Ipswich Hospital will receive a major upgrade through a new Transit Care Centre and long-term expansion works to increase capacity and reduce emergency department pressure.
Transit Care Centre Upgrade in Ipswich
Ipswich Hospital will undergo a $9.6 million upgrade to its Transit Care Centre. The facility will double in size, increasing from five beds and eight chairs to ten beds and fourteen chairs. Once completed, it will provide 24/7 coverage and include additional nursing, allied health, and administrative staff.
The expanded centre will act as a centralised location for Queensland Ambulance Service transfers and patient transitions. It is designed to free up inpatient beds by accommodating patients awaiting discharge, admission, or outpatient appointments. Construction is expected to be finished by June 2026.
Ipswich Hospital Expansion Program
Alongside the Transit Care Centre upgrade, Ipswich Hospital is part of a $1.2 billion redevelopment program to meet the needs of the fast-growing West Moreton region. The expansion has been planned in stages, guided by population forecasts, service demand, and staff and community consultation.
Stage 1, valued at $146.3 million, was completed in mid-2024. It delivered a 26-bed ward, new oncology and allied health services, and a new building for acute mental health inpatient services.
Stage 2, budgeted at $925 million, is currently underway and will deliver a new acute services building with 200 additional beds, a larger emergency department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a central sterilisation service. Major construction began in 2024 and is scheduled for completion in May 2028.
Supporting the Region’s Growth
Ipswich and the broader West Moreton region are among the fastest growing areas in Queensland, with the population forecast to reach more than 636,000 by 2046. The combined investment in the Transit Care Centre and hospital expansion aims to address this growth by expanding local health service capacity.
Next Steps
The Transit Care Centre upgrade is set to be completed by June 2026. The larger expansion program will continue in stages until 2028. Both projects are expected to increase hospital efficiency and reduce emergency department demand.
Published 16-Aug-2025
