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photograph of a rainbow over Tweed Hospital, with text overlay 'The Tweed Hospital, 26 April 2024'
Published: 18 Apr 2024

As preparations for the move to the new Tweed Valley hospital ramp up with less than a month to go, health staff and community members will have the opportunity to say a fond farewell to the old Tweed Hospital.

Community members are invited to join staff in a block walk and tree ceremony on Friday 26 April at 2pm, to celebrate the 50 year legacy of The Tweed Hospital, and acknowledge the contribution of all staff associated with the hospital over this time.

The Tweed Hospital Acting General Manager, Adam Reid said the hospital had a significant place in many hearts.

“The hospital has been central to the lives of many patients and staff over the years. Your workplace often becomes a second home, and this is particularly so for our close-knit teams, who are like family,” Mr Reid said.  

“We have many staff who have worked here for more than 30 years, and some who have been here for the whole 50 years. No matter how long, it’s a significant change to move to the new hospital.

“We are very excited to be moving to the new facility, but it’s also important to acknowledge and pay tribute to our history here.”


Tweed Hospital Farewell

Date: 2pm, Friday 26 April 2024
Location: The Tweed Hospital, Powell Street, Tweed Heads 
Meet: At the Loading Dock, behind the POD. The block walk will follow Solander Street, Powell Street and Florence Street.

A farewell ceremony will be held after the walk.

A tree and some soil will be gathered from The Tweed Hospital site on the day, to be placed on the new Tweed Valley Hospital campus on a separate occasion.