Robina Hospital
| Robina Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Queensland Health | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Medicare |
| Funding | State Government |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Bond University, Griffith University |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | yes |
| Beds | 364 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Website |
Robina Hospital is a large public hospital servicing the southern suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. located in the Robina CBD, is a teaching hospital for Bond University and Griffith University.
Location
The Robina Hospital is located at 2 Bayberry Lane in the suburb of Robina. Pacific Motorway (M1) exit 79 is only a short drive from the hospital entrance. A multi-story car park for visitors and patients is provided.
Public transport
Located adjacent to the hospital is the Robina Railway Station, providing train and bus connections. Trains run typically every 30 minutes, travelling to the northern suburbs of the city as well as to Brisbane. Surfside Buslines run services to the surrounding suburbs.
History
Robina Hospital was originally built as a private hospital in 2000, offering some public services. In 2002, the Queensland Government purchased the hospital.
The $42 million Stage One Hospital expansion was completed in September 2007 delivering 25 beds and a new emergency department, intensive care/coronary care unit, expanded renal services and increased pathology, medical imaging, pharmacy and medical records departments.
The $287.7 million Stage Two and Three expansion delivered an extra 154 new beds transforming it into a 364-bed teaching hospital. Baulderstone was awarded the expansion project which included major new works, construction in two of the hospital wings and refurbishment of the existing hospital building. The main works were completed in late 2010 and completion of refurbishment works in early 2012.[1]
The expansion of the hospital saw it become the sixth largest hospital in Queensland.
References
- ^ "Robina Hospital Expansion - Baulderstone". Bilfinger Berger Australia. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2010.