Why we’re expanding
We’re expanding Mackay Base Hospital to improve patient flow, care and access. The upgrade includes more beds to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Mackay community.
These changes will also give our staff better facilities to provide safe, high-quality care.
All Mackay Base Hospital expansion projects will be delivered including:
- a new hospital wing including more patient beds,
- a new multi-storey car park,
- a helipad, and
- a new birth centre.
Project update
We are working on a new masterplan for Mackay, which looks at all parts of the expansion project.
This is to make sure facilities are designed to meet the needs of our community as well as our health workforce.
When planning is complete, we will provide an update on the project, which is part of the Queensland Government’s Hospital Rescue Plan.
Mackay Hospital Expansion Project
Stage one early works on the Mackay Hospital Expansion Project (MHEP) are now complete. These works were carried out to prepare the site for the construction of the hospital buildings.
Multi-storey car park
The multi-storey car park will progress to tender and detailed design in 2026. Interest is now being sought from local builders to deliver the new car park and other hospital expansion works.
Temporary car parking arrangements for staff, visitors and patients will be set up while the multi-storey car park is constructed. More information on these arrangements will be shared as the project develops.
Helipad
Work is underway to identify the best location for the helipad. This will support faster access to emergency care and help us transport critically ill patients safely and quickly.
Mackay Birth Centre
Planning for the new Mackay Birth Centre continues with the identification of a suitable location underway. The new facility will provide the Birth Centre’s model of midwifery care to women with low-risk pregnancies in a home-like environment.
The Birth Centre model of care continues to be offered in a dedicated birthing suite in Mackay Base Hospital’s Women’s Health Unit. Women interested in birthing with the Birth Centre should follow the usual process by calling 07 4885 6933.
Stakeholder input
We’ve worked with the community to help plan this expansion. Patients and carers gave feedback on layout and travel during the design phase and we’re engaging with staff during the master planning phase.
We’re also working with First Nations and Australian South Sea Islander peoples to protect cultural heritage.
Jobs
As we grow and finish our expansion, we’ll need more staff members to join our team. We'll have jobs across areas including nursing, medicine, allied health and support services.
You can search our current vacancies or register your interest for future jobs when our hospital expansion opens.
Learn more about careers with us.
Stay updated
We are committed to keeping near neighbours, community and stakeholders informed of progress and milestones. Regular updates will be provided via our website and social media channels as the expansion progresses.
If you have questions, you can contact us via mackaybasehospitalexpansion@health.qld.gov.au.