First look at $263.8 mil hospital

improve capacity.

“Planning for the redevelopment has been carried out in close consultation with clinical staff, ensuring a strong focus on delivering on identifed clinical priorities.”

The ALP’s spokesperson for Clarence, Emily Suvaal MLC said it was good news for hospital staff and the community.

“I’m really proud to be part of a Government which is investing in

Application for Appointment of Board Members

Ruthven Public Recreation and Preservation of Native Flora Reserve Land Manager

Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating?

Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run by Statutory Land Manager Boards, made up of people just like you. People who understand the need and have a desire to manage public land and assets for the beneft of the entire community.

Your role as a Board Member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless.

We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and fnancial management skills and objective decisionmaking expertise would be a distinct advantage.

Don’t let this opportunity to do something for yourself and your community pass you by – contact us today.

The Ruthven Public Recreation and Preservation of Native Flora Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 58065 at Ruthven notifed on 12-Jun-1925 for Preservation of Native Flora, Public Recreation. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au

All applications are required to be lodged by 26 September 2024.

For further information contact: Joe Endean on (02) 6642 9204 or go to reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au LP2560 regional healthcare,” she said.

“The redevelopment project at Grafton will ensure the facility remains ft for purpose to treat patients for many years to come, and it also ensures it will be a welcome place for our hardworking staff to come to work.”

Mr Park said the NSW Government has invested in the redevelopment to improve health outcomes and meet the growing needs of Grafton and surrounding communities.

He noted the redevelopment would deliver a new three-storey building, including a new emergency department, emergency short stay, medical imaging and

MRI, and inpatient unit, enhancing health services for the region.

The day surgery and operating suite would be expanded, to provide two extra operating theatres, increasing overall capacity.

A refurbishment of a range of back of house and support service areas was also planned.

Mr Park said the new building would also provide a space for maternity services to be relocated in the future.

The redevelopment also identifed future development zones to enable further works to be completed in the future.

Although planning was advanced, feedback and input from staff, stakeholders, and the community would be valued to help shape the redevelopment.

The community has been invited to learn more about the redevelopment and ask the project team questions at pop-up sessions at Grafton Shoppingworld on:

• Wednesday, September 11, 3pm-5pm

• Thursday, September 12, 11am1pm

Construction timeframes will be confrmed once planning has been fnalised and a builder is engaged.

For more information, visit the project website: hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/ projects/project-search/ grafton-base-hospitalredevelopment

By Samantha Elley

The annual Casino campdraft, held by Casino Rodeo and Campdraft Association is promising to be a big affair this year.

Starting at 10am on Friday at the Casino Showgrounds, there will be all the main events including Open, Novice, Maiden and Juvenile.

“Our most exciting event this year will be the Open event under lights on the Saturday night,” said Association secretary, Ashleigh Handford.

Ms Handford said they trialled under the lights last year and it went so