Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare, a joint-venture partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare in east Auckland, has officially opened a state-of-the-art $38 million wing.
They say it marks a significant milestone in the Auckland region’s healthcare landscape.
The 4500-square-metre expansion, designed in collaboration with Vital Healthcare Property Trust, was officially opened on Friday by Prime Minister and Botany MP, Christopher Luxon.
It’s expected to address the increasing demand for medical services in the rapidly growing Counties Manukau area, particularly in Flat Bush.
Features of the expansion, says Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare, are doubled endoscopy capacity with three new state-of-the-art procedure rooms.
There are also 15 additional in-patient surgical beds to accommodate increasing patient numbers, and $3m investment in an advanced da Vinci robotic surgical system.
Deb Boyd, chief executive of Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare, says the development has significant strategic importance.
“This expansion represents more than just a building. It demonstrates our commitment to the health and well-being of our growing community.
“Our long-term partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare has been instrumental in supporting our growth and clinical excellence, enabling us to provide the very best service to our patients.”
Southern Cross Healthcare chief executive Chris White says the expansion marks a major step forward in healthcare provision in Counties Manukau.
“Southern Cross Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare is an important part of the Southern Cross Healthcare network.
“We believe the additional capacity will make a huge difference in meeting the community’s healthcare needs in this growing part of Auckland, White says.
Aaron Hockly, SVP of New Zealand and Vital Fund manager, says: “Ormiston Hospital and other facilities like it provide significant community benefit and help take pressure off the public system.
“Developments like this are complicated, requiring commitment, co-operation, hard work and expertise to be delivered on time and on budget.
“I want to acknowledge the operator Ormiston Surgical and Endoscopy, their owners including majority owner Southern Cross, Savory Construction, and Klein Architects,” Hockly says.
Boyd highlights the hospital’s role in the region’s development.
“As Flat Bush’s population is projected to increase from 45,000 to 70,000 by 2030, we’re ensuring that our healthcare infrastructure not only keeps pace but sets new standards,” she says.
“This expansion positions Ormiston Hospital as a key player in supporting the area’s growth into a city rivalling Tauranga in size.
“We’ve built with the future in mind. Our deep understanding of the local community, combined with our specialists and healthcare offerings, has been instrumental in shaping this expansion.
“Beyond improving healthcare access, once the new wing is fully operational there will be additional opportunities for healthcare specialties and support roles.”
Boyd says the introduction of the da Vinci robotic surgical system is also a particular point of pride.
“The $3m investment in robotic surgery technology puts us on par with leading hospitals worldwide.
“Every aspect of the expansion, from the increased capacity to the advanced technology, is designed with the goal of providing exceptional care to patients.
“We’re excited to see how this investment, combined with the clinical excellence facilitated by our partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare, will deliver improved health outcomes for our community,” says Boyd.
“Furthermore, with Ormiston set to be one of the largest hospitals in the Southern Cross Healthcare network, it’s anticipated Ormiston Hospital will be well positioned to provide learnings back to the wider Southern Cross network of hospitals.”
