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Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Tasmanian Government is delivering a new Northern Mental Health Precinct as part of the broader Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Precinct Masterplan, a roadmap for the progressive redevelopment of the LGH over the next 20 years.
Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan
- The Tasmanian Government has committed to the next stages of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) redevelopment with a major investment of $580 million over 10 years to improve the amenity of facilities and to increase capacity to meet future service demand.
- A Masterplan has been developed to guide the staged redevelopment of the LGH precinct.
- The Masterplan considers current and future demand pressures, service growth projections, asset condition reports and what we have heard from the community, staff, and other service providers.
- The LGH Masterplan Implementation Program has been prepared to outline the program of works for delivery of the Masterplan developments, in a staged sequence that delivers on identified service and infrastructure priorities, facilitates orderly demolition and construction, limits double decanting and maximises clinical linkages.
- Stage 1 (2018 – 2022) – complete existing LGH redevelopment projects under the 2018 Tasmanian Government funding commitment
- Stage 2 (2022 – 2024) – Begin planning the major redevelopment projects and deliver smaller refurbishment projects to create space to address service and infrastructure priorities identified in the Masterplanning process
- Stage 3 (2024 – 2027) – Deliver major construction projects, including the mental health services precinct, expanded and redesigned acute care zone, new medical inpatient unit for older persons and a new car park; and begin planning for a new inpatient and outpatient services tower on the current Northside site
- Stage 4 (2027 – 2032) – Build a new inpatient and outpatient services precinct on the current Northside site and plan for and build the final elements to deliver the Masterplan vision including a new front entrance
Download the LGH Precinct Masterplan
Download the LGH Masterplan Implementation Program
Consultation process
Key consultation activities included:
- information booth in the LGH Cafeteria
- facilitated focus groups
- direct meetings with stakeholder organisations
- opportunity to submit written feedback online.
Consultation feedback
- Feedback generally shows strong support for the proposed Masterplan developments and staging.
- Download Frequently Asked Questions - October 2021
Masterplan updates
Some updates have been made to the Masterplan to respond to feedback. These include:
- acknowledging that the co-located private hospital will have an impact on infrastructure requirements and staging of the Masterplan
- the temporary use of Ward 3D as a medical ward to support the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to increase elective surgery, ahead of its planned use as a new Older Persons’ Inpatient Unit to clarify the priority, impact and staging of the Masterplan developments works.
Download the LGH Precinct Masterplan report – October 2021
Download the LGH Precinct Draft Masterplan report - May 2021
Next steps
- The Project Team will continue to provide ongoing communication about implementation of the LGH precinct Masterplan.
- This website will be updated regularly to provide information on how you can get involved in consultation during the detailed planning for each of the specific developments.
Other resources and reports
- KP Health Clinical Service Planning Report - Draft Issue November 2020
- KP Health Consultation Findings Summary Report – July 2020
- KP Health Literature Review: Clinical Network Planning, Models of Care and Interventions – January 2020
- PLA/HPI LGH Masterplan Report - Draft Issue February 2021
- DoH Infrastructure Services - Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Where to get more information
Email: [email protected]
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Tasmanian Government is delivering a new Northern Mental Health Precinct as part of the broader Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Precinct Masterplan, a roadmap for the progressive redevelopment of the LGH over the next 20 years.
The Precinct will feature a mental health in-patient unit to replace the current Northside Unit and provide essential community mental health services including a 30-bed dedicated urgent care unit, a Recovery College, five-bed Short Stay Unit, and a Safe Haven.
A concept design for the Northern Mental Health Precinct was released in October 2024.
Benefits
The Northern Mental Health Precinct will deliver a comprehensive range of mental health services to provide immediate support, brief interventions, education, and assistance for the community to navigate services in a contemporary, home-like environment.
The Northern Mental Health Precinct will improve mental health outcomes by enabling the community to access timely care and services and reduce avoidable mental health presentations to our Emergency Departments.
Timeline
The project is currently in the design phase. Site preparation works are expected to begin in early 2025. This will involve the demolition of vacated buildings on the Frankland Street site and at this time the Viewpoint car park will close. A Development Application for these works has been submitted to the City of Launceston.
A Development Application for the construction of the Northern Mental Health Precinct will be submitted to the City of Launceston in mid-2025. Tenders for construction are expected to be invited in mid-2025 and subject to achieving regulatory approvals, construction is expected to begin late 2025.
Community Engagement
Information sessions and consultation with key stakeholders and the local community will be held during November 2024.
The community is invited to attend ‘drop-in’ information sessions to find out more about the Northern Mental Health Precinct and share your thoughts about the project.
Community drop-in sessions will be held at the LGH Main Entrance foyer on the following dates:
- Thursday, 14 November 2024, 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday, 16 November 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm
No RSVP is required.
Online feedback survey
If you are unable to attend a drop-in session, you can share your thoughts about the project by completing a short, online survey.
Stakeholder and community feedback will be considered in the final phase of design development for the Northern Mental Health Precinct.
Design
The recently released concept design for the Northern Mental Health Precinct has been developed in consultation with mental health service providers and consumers. The proposed design features a pitched roof building to complement the surrounding area, landscaped external spaces, as well as the retention of the oak trees on the site.
The concept design includes car parking with easy access to the building and features new and improved vehicle and pedestrian access to and from the site.
The project will include a link bridge to connect the new Mental Health Precinct with the LGH.
Further information
Any questions about the project can be directed to our engagement consultants, RPS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 175 761 (during office hours)
North West Hospitals Masterplan
The Tasmanian Government is investing in health infrastructure across the state to ensure we have the right facilities in the right locations to provide healthcare services when and where they are needed.
Final masterplan now released
The Department of Health has released the final version of the North West Hospitals Masterplan to create a long term, regional approach to delivering health facilities for communities in the North West.
The Masterplan provides a long-term vision to guide capital development at the North West Regional Hospital and the Mersey Community Hospital over the next 20 years.
Every public hospital and health facility in Tasmania has a role to play in delivering quality care locally, as well as supporting the delivery of statewide services.
Infrastructure masterplanning ensures we make the best of the land and buildings we have, maximising opportunities to support the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare now and into the future.
The Masterplan is informed by the Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 and the Clinical Services Profile for the North West, and what we know about future demand, service growth and infrastructure condition.
In developing the Masterplan the Department considered infrastructure issues such as:
- the current condition of buildings
- relationship of buildings, spaces and services to one another
- opportunities to improve efficiency and patient outcomes through consolidation of services
- access to and from the facilities
- potential improvements to land and buildings.
Download the North West Hospitals Masterplan
Consultation
Initial consultation on the opportunities and challenges for hospital infrastructure in the North West was held between 16 November and 2 December 2022. The feedback we received was considered in the preparation of the Draft Masterplan.
Consultation on the Draft Masterplan was held between 1 May and 21 May 2023 as an opportunity for community and stakeholders to provide feedback on key aspects of the Draft Masterplan.
The feedback received during the consultation on the Draft Masterplan was considered in the final Masterplan which has now been released.
A summary of the responses received, together with how they were addressed in the final Masterplan have been collated into a summary report.
Download the North West Hospitals Masterplan Community Consultation and Feedback Summary
Next Steps
The masterplanning process is not the end of engagement.
As funding is received for each project in the Masterplan, the Department will re-engage with key stakeholders and the community as part of the planning, design and delivery processes as appropriate to each project.
Implementation of the Masterplan has been aligned to clinical priorities at each hospital and the Tasmanian Government has committed close to $175 million towards delivering Stage One of the Masterplan.
The Masterplan also includes the Government’s existing commitments to deliver a new $40 million purpose-built Mental Health Precinct at the North West Regional Hospital. The delivery of the current Outpatients and Theatres Project at the MCH will also continue in line with the Tasmanian Government’s $41 million commitment to provide additional endoscopy, day surgery and theatre suites.
Where to get further information
Please contact the Department at the following email address: [email protected]
Royal Hobart Hospital Masterplan 2020-2050
In 2018, the Tasmanian Government directed the Clinical Planning Taskforce to begin planning for the immediate future of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and next stage of the RHH health precinct, including the Repatriation Hospital Site. The Taskforce was to provide advice to the Secretary in relation to:
- reviewing and updating the 2011 Masterplan to guide future stages of the RHH health precinct
- the optimal future use of J-Block
- models of care and clinical planning for the 250 new beds to be introduced by 2024.
The RHH Site Masterplan Review and Update 2020-2050 was released in 2019 and carries forward significant elements of the 2011 Masterplan, including:
- development of a purpose-built mental health services facility
- further development of the RHH City Campus site.
- maximising the use of the Repatriation Hospital site by developing it as a second campus of the RHH with a focus on sub-acute care and mental health services.
- continuing a staged approach to development of the RHH City Campus and RHH Repatriation Campus sites with interim works to support effective operation of the sites through each stage of development.
Download the RHH Masterplan 2020-2050
Development stages
- Stage 1: RHH City Campus Development – Completion of K-Block
- Stage 2: RHH City Campus Development – interim expansion and refurbishment works
- Stage 3: RHH Repatriation Campus Development – now proposed to be delivered at St Johns Park, through a St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct
- Stage 4: RHH City Campus Development – L-Block
- Stage 5: RHH City Campus Development – M-Block
- Stage 6: RHH City Campus Development – N-Block
The redevelopment is being delivered in stages.
The first stage was the delivery of the new K Block, completed in 2020.
The second stage involves the interim expansion and refurbishment works at the RHH city campus, which are currently underway. Stage 2 includes expanding the Emergency Department, refurbishing wards and other works in A Block, expanding ICU capacity and refurbishing J Block to accommodate inpatient services.
Construction of stage 2 is due to be completed in 2028.
Stage 3 of the Royal Hobart Hospital Site Masterplan Review and Update 2020-50 proposed the development of the Repatriation Hospital site as a dedicated second campus of the RHH, providing a range of services including mental health and subacute care.
Since the release of the Royal Hobart Hospital Site Masterplan Review and Update 2020-50, the St Johns Park site has been considered as an alternative option for Stage 3 as it provides greater development and expansion opportunities, as well as access to green spaces, parks, paths, and public transport. In addition, construction can commence at the site while health services at both the RHH and the Repatriation Hospital sites are maintained.
Where to get more information
- Visit the Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment website
- Download the Masterplan Review Report Volume 1
- Download the Masterplan Review Report Volume 2
St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct Draft Masterplan
The Department of Health has appointed a Masterplanner to develop the Final Masterplan for the St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
The Masterplanner will take the Draft Masterplan through the next phase of the masterplanning process using the feedback already provided in the Engagement Summary.
Stage 3 of the Royal Hobart Hospital Site Masterplan Review and Update 2020-50 proposed the development of the Repatriation Hospital site as a dedicated second campus of the RHH, providing a range of services including mental health and subacute care.
Since the release of the Royal Hobart Hospital Site Masterplan Review and Update 2020-50, the St Johns Park site has been considered as an alternative option for Stage 3 as it provides greater development and expansion opportunities, as well as access to green spaces, parks, paths, and public transport. In addition, construction can commence at the site while health services at both the RHH and the Repatriation Hospital sites are maintained.
Under the Draft Masterplan, the Precinct will deliver palliative care, rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management, and mental health services in new purpose-built and refurbished facilities across the site.
The St Johns Park site also promotes connectivity, safety, efficiency, and improved operational relationships through the collocation of services provided in dedicated zones.
Download the St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct Draft Masterplan
View the animation of the Draft Masterplan
Masterplan Development Stages
The following timeline outlines the key stages of the development of the Masterplan for St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
How we engaged on the Draft Masterplan
Consultation with key stakeholders and the local community of St Johns Park on the Draft Masterplan was held during August and September 2023. During this time, we engaged with stakeholders and the community via the following activities:
- Community drop-in sessions
- Online survey
- Stakeholder meetings
- Online staff briefings
- Feedback was also provided via the project email and 1800 number.
An engagement report has now been prepared to summarise the feedback received during the engagement period.
Download the Draft Masterplan Engagement Summary
Written Submissions
Staff, members of the community and other stakeholders were invited to have their say on the Draft Masterplan for the St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
The following written submissions were received and are published in accordance with the Tasmanian Government’s Public Submissions Policy.
| Organisation | Date received |
|---|---|
| Australian Medical Association Tasmania | 29 September 2023 |
| Bicycle Network Tasmania | 8 September 2023 |
| City of Hobart | 22 September 2023 |
| DRILL Performance Company | 24 September 2023 |
| Friends of the Orphan School | 25 September 2023 |
| Iain D. Williams | 7 October 2023 |
| Tasmanian Active Living Coalition (TALC) | 25 October 2023 |
Next steps
A Masterplanner has been appointed to develop the Final Masterplan. The Masterplanner will take the Draft Masterplan to the next phase, using the feedback already provided from stakeholders and the community.
The feedback provided on the Draft Masterplan is being considered in the next phase of masterplanning for the St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
During this process we’ll look at issues such as the condition of buildings; the relationship of buildings, spaces and services to one another; whether consolidating services could improve efficiency and patient outcomes; access to and from the facilities; and potential improvements in the use of land and buildings.
The Masterplan will also detail how the built and cultural heritage of the site can be preserved and how open space amenity and public access can be upgraded. It will include landscaping and traffic management designs, as well as new wayfinding and interpretive signage.
Further engagement opportunities will be provided prior to the release of the Final Masterplan.
The masterplanning process is not the end of engagement with the community and stakeholders. Implementing the vision requires careful planning and design, and the Department will re-engage with key stakeholders and the community throughout the planning, design and delivery processes as appropriate.
The Final Masterplan is expected to be released in Mid-2025 once feedback from the community and stakeholders is considered and incorporated into the process.
Where to get further information
A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been developed to provide further detail on areas of interest regarding the Masterplanning process and the St Johns Park Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
Any further questions can be directed to our engagement consultants, RPS, by email to [email protected] or by phone during office hours on 1800 175 761.
