Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher has called on the Queensland Health Minister to fast track the Gladstone Hospital upgrade. Mr Butcher has revealed new construction plans and say’s work needs to start as soon as possible.
“The Gladstone accident and emergency centre currently does not meet the standard of good hospitals at the moment. However, the team at the hospital are doing a fantastic job with what they’ve got.”
Funds to upgrade the hospital were allocated by the State Government more than 12 months ago with no action until last week. Gladstone residents have been voicing doubts over the last year in regards to the proposed upgrade, however last week saw official construction plans unveiled.
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