Hospital additions are 'well-designed modern facilities'

A proposal to add 35 beds and 15 parking spaces to a local hospital has been described by the consultants who submitted the application as adding "well-designed modern facilities".

In their application which includes a second-storey ward at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital in Woy Woy, SRL Consultants Australia stated: "The proposal aims to further enhance the existing medical services by providing a new modern ward at the hospital to further increase the ability of the hospital to service the growing Central Coast region.

"The new floor addition is proposed atop the most recent building addition to the site with a design which integrates with the modern presentation of the existing building element.

"The new addition will utilise high quality materials and finishes which are consistent with the existing building.

"The proposed height is consistent with the surrounding commercial and light industrial warehouses present in the area.

"Primarily the proposed changes are to provide additional patient beds to the existing hospital and provide a number of minor reconfigurations and additions elsewhere in the hospital to respond to the changing needs of both patients and staff.

"Brisbane Waters Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialist health services and supports the larger health precinct established in Woy Woy with its co-location with Woy Woy Public Hospital.

"Some of Brisbane Waters Private Hospital's key services include leading surgical practices, rehabilitation, infectious disease specialists, and geriatric medicine.

"The proposed alterations and additions at the existing Brisbane Waters Private Hospital located at Vidler Ave, Woy Woy, will provide well-designed, modern facilities compliant with relevant environmental standards and guidelines.

"The proposed development aims to enhance the existing hospitals capacity and availability of on-site parking.

"The proposal represents an opportunity to enhance the existing health services on the site utilising space atop the existing hospital building.

"The development will contribute further economic investment in the Woy Woy area, providing enhanced health services and employment opportunities.

"The proposed development incorporates high-quality building presentation with an integrated overall approach to site development.

"The design of the development incorporates appropriate stormwater management, respects the natural environment, and minimises potential amenity impacts on neighbouring properties.

SOURCE:

DA Tracker, 17 Sep 2021

DA63014, Central Coast Council