This 4 level vertical expansion to the East Wing of the PAH Emergency Department completes the concept design Woods Bagot commenced over 15 years ago.
The PAH expansion will enhance the capacity of various acute general and sub‑specialty services for patients within the Metro South Health catchment. This expansion requires a comprehensive, system‑wide approach from the design team and hospital. This approach ensures seamless integration and minimal impact across all Princess Alexandra Hospital services.
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249 new beds will be delivered through this expansion. The expanded Inpatient Unit (IPU), which offers specialties such as General Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory, Oncology, Cardiology, Palliative Care, Vascular, and Geriatric Evaluation Management, will receive an additional 219 new beds. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will transfer to the expanded East Wing providing 30 beds to care for higher acuity patients. The day treatment service for cancer care will be extended, adding more chairs and consultation services on the East Wing’s ground floor. The project’s design scope included integrating and modifying other areas within the main hospital building, such as the laboratory, kitchen, pharmacy, medical imaging, security services and storage areas.