Official:
Ryan Park, Minister for Health, Minister for Regional Health
Patients, visitors and staff at Tweed Valley Hospital are set to benefit from an additional 130 free car parking spaces, along with upgrades to existing parking areas, boosting capacity to more than 1,300 spaces across the hospital campus.
The $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital opened to patients in May 2024 and has transformed the delivery of healthcare in the region.
The hospital offers new health services for around 5,000 patients annually, including interventional cardiology and radiotherapy, meaning local residents can now access these services locally without needing to travel outside the region.
The additional car parking spaces and enhancements will be delivered following an operational review into the transport and traffic arrangements at the new hospital. The upgrades will maximise available space across the campus and improve the efficiency of existing car parking areas.
Key enhancements include 130 new street-level car parking spaces, as well as the installation of new signage, line marking, and enhanced parking management systems.
The new car parking will complement the more than 1,200 existing free car parking spaces delivered as part of the Tweed Valley Hospital Development, including a multi-storey car park.
Work to deliver the improvements is expected to begin in the coming months and be carried out in stages to minimise disruption to patients, staff and visitors. The project is expected to be completed before the end of 2025.
The project is being funded as part of the Tweed Valley Hospital Redevelopment and is being delivered by Northern NSW Local Health District, in partnership with Health Infrastructure.
Staff and the community will continue to be updated as work progresses.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“The Tweed Valley Hospital is delivering new and expanded health services closer to home for thousands of local residents and a modern and welcoming workplace for staff.
“We’ve listened to valuable feedback from Tweed Valley Hospital staff and the community, and I’m delighted to announce we will deliver additional car parking to further enhance access to the hospital and vital health services for the local community.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Tweed, Emily Suvaal MLC:
“The additional car parking and enhancements to traffic arrangements will boost capacity on site to more than 1,300 free car parking spaces and provide more options for patients, staff and visitors. We will continue to keep the community updated as work progresses.
“In the nine months since opening, the Tweed Valley Hospital has been embraced by our community. This new health facility has been designed to meet the unique and growing health needs of our region. There have been many special moments already, with 787 babies welcomed in the hospital’s new birthing suites.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot:
“Thanks to the NSW Labor Government for delivering an additional 130 free car parking spaces at the new Tweed Valley Hospital, now taking the number of free car parking spaces to more than 1,300.
“NSW Labor went to the last State Election with a rock-solid commitment that parking would be free at the new Tweed Valley Hospital for staff, visitors, and patients.
“Thanks to all in our community who fought so hard for this free parking commitment and the additional free car parking spaces. Labor listens and Labor acts.”
Quotes attributable to Northern NSW LHD Chief Executive Tracey Maisey:
“Additional parking will make a real difference to our patients, visitors, surrounding neighbours and businesses, and especially to our staff whose care and dedication has contributed to the success of our new Hospital since its opening in May last year.
“We’re confident these practical steps will improve access to the hospital campus and ensure we continue to deliver first class healthcare to our community.”
