Key Health Worker Accommodation Arrives In West Wyalong

Healthcare workers will soon have access to modern, fit-for-purpose accommodation at the West Wyalong Health Service following the arrival of new units, delivered as part of the NSW Government’s Key Worker Accommodation (KWA) Program.

Three self-contained units are being installed on the south side of the West Wyalong Health Service, close to the Masonic Village aged care facility.

Healthcare workers are expected to use the new temporary accommodation by year-end, once the units are installed, connected, fenced, landscaped, and furnished.

Each unit will be fully furnished and self-contained, and feature a screened verandah, light-filled, living and dining area, modern kitchen, bedroom with ensuite, and internal laundry.

Parking spaces and secure access are also provided.

The prefabricated units were built off-site and modelled on the KWA Program prototype unit completed earlier this year.

Regional Health Minister, Ryan Park said the new units would support health care workers looking to establish themselves in West Wyalong by providing accommodation close to work.

“This is a crucial factor in attracting and retaining health workers at rural and regional hospitals and why the Minns Labor Government is investing a further $200.1 million to increase key health worker accommodation across the state,” Minister Park said.

“We look forward to welcoming the first health workers into the units once completed.”

The West Wyalong Health Service Key Worker Accommodation was delivered in partnership with Health Infrastructure and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).

MLHD is one of three regional Local Health Districts to benefit from a $45.3 million investment to deliver accommodation for health workers under the Key Worker Accommodation Program.

Leeton, Narrandera and Finley health services will also benefit from the program.

The NSW Government has committed an additional $200.1 million to increase key health worker accommodation across rural and regional areas of the state as part of the 2024-25 NSW Budget.

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