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Building A Better Burnside - An update on our progress so far

Author : Sheryl Klingner
Source : Burnside Hospital
Date : Tue 6th Aug 2002

Work on the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the hospital’s facilities is progressing well.

In May 2002, the hospital commissioned its new entrance and reception foyer, on-site visitor car-parking and 21 new private rooms each with en-suite, on the first floor of its new North Wing.

The first stage of the project comprising 17 new private rooms - eight for maternity patients and nine in the general ward - was completed in December 2001.

Burnside is now amongst the few private hospitals in Adelaide offering all single room accommodation. Patients will only share rooms by request or if they require high dependency care.

The emphasis of this landmark project has been to create a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that combines modern finishes and furniture, adequate space for patients’ visitors and best use of natural light. Two rooms have been designed to meet the specific needs of palliative care patients.

Throughout the remainder of 2002, work will continue on a number of smaller projects including a cafe, expected to open by October, additional medical consulting suites, and new administration offices.

The hospital’s South Wing is also being remodelled to accommodate a state-of-the-art, six-bed Sleep Disorders Unit, the service having been relocated to Abergeldie Hospital due to space constraints during the building project.

Plans are also being finalised for a major re-fit of the hospital’s Short Stay Procedure Unit to manage continued growth, with work expected to begin midway through 2003.

The project has been funded from the hospital’s accumulated reserves, borrowings and through the support of the Burnside Hospital Development Appeal.

For more information about any aspect of the project, please telephone Sheryl Klingner, Manager, Marketing & Communication on 8202 7205.

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