We’re building a new 32-bed state-of-the-art adult mental health facility at Rockhampton Hospital. It will provide high quality treatment and care to more consumers in Rockhampton and surrounding areas experiencing mental illness.

The $92 million project includes a new building with:

  • 9 additional beds
  • high and low dependency units
  • therapy spaces
  • administrative support spaces
  • indoor garden areas
  • safety and layout features for the wellbeing of consumers and staff.

The project also includes:

  • An update to part of the existing building to provide more office space.
  • New undercover parking and
  • Upgrade to the existing air-conditioning system.

The project is part of the Queensland Health Big Build. Queensland Health will deliver the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan. The department leads the tendering and contracting of building contractors and consultants of all major health projects.

Timeline

Start date: late 2024 with early works.
Main construction starts: 2025.
Finish date, stage 1: early 2026, weather and building conditions permitting.
Finish date, stage 2: late 2026, weather and building conditions permitting.
Services in the new build will come on line by mid 2026.

Quarry Street car park closure

The mental health car park off Quarry Street is currently closed while we build this facility. It will reopen in 2026.

For details on other parking options, visit our parking and public transport page.

Site plan and layout

Computer generated image showing the possible design for the Rockhampton Mental Health Unit expansion. Building with parking space underneath, and garden area.

Computer generated image showing what a new car park area could look like after the Rockhampton Mental Health Unit expansion. There are parking spaces underneath a building, as well as gardens.

Images are a representation only and should not be relied upon as images reflecting the hospital/service/health facility at completion. These images are subject to significant change through the design process which commences upon the appointment of the managing contractor.

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Community survey

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Latest news

Last updated: November 2024