New West Wyalong Key Worker Accommodation Set To Welcome Health Staff

Healthcare workers in West Wyalong can now access modern, fit-for-purpose accommodation, with three units completed at West Wyalong Health Service, delivered as part of the NSW Government’s Key Worker Accommodation (KWA) Program.

The three units are located on the hospital grounds, and will provide a safe, modern and comfortable place for healthcare workers who have relocated to West Wyalong and her still establishing themselves in the community.

The pre-manufactured units were delivered in August, with the connection of services, furnishing, fencing and landscaping now complete.

Each unit is fully furnished and self-contained, and features 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.

West Wyalong Health Service is expecting the first occupants to move into the accommodation units shortly.

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is one of three regional local health districts to benefit from the NSW Government’s $45.3 million investment to deliver accommodation for health workers under the KWA Program.

New accommodation units are also being delivered at Leeton, Narrandera and Finley, with units expected to be delivered to these sites before the end of the year.

Regional Health Minister Ryan Park said it was exciting to see the units fully established on the West Wyalong Health Service site after being manufactured off site and delivered on the back of trucks only two months ago.

“Ensuring these units are available removes a barrier to finding accommodation for healthcare workers wanting to work at West Wyalong Health Service, meaning recruiting and retaining staff will be easier,” Mr Park said.

“Recruitment is one of the biggest challenges facing rural and regional hospitals across Australia, which is why we are committing a further $200.1 million to increase key health worker accommodation in the state."

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