Milestone reached for Flinders Medical Centre expansion
Media event date: 12 June 2026 Date published: 12 June 2026 Media type: Media release General public A major expansion of Flinders Medical Centre being delivered in partnership between the Federal and South Australia Governments, has reached a significant milestone ahead of schedule, and is on track for completion in 2028. The Australian and South Australian Governments are each investing $249 million in the project to build a new Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building delivering expanded medical services and an additional 98 beds.
The project, has reached ‘Topping out’ stage, which was due for final completion in May 2027, and signifies the completion of the highest point of the building's structural frame. The Acute Services Building will include: a day surgery admissions area an 18 same-day bed medical day unit four new operating theatres and recovery areas, including a new 'hybrid theatre' to support increased access to angiography services in house an Eye Surgery Clinic including two ophthalmology operating theatres and associated consultation spaces a 16 bed 'satellite' Intensive Care Unit and supporting CT scanner, and two 32 bed adult inpatient units.
In 2022, the Australian Government committed to partnering with the South Australian Government to deliver a once-in a generation upgrade to the Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide’s south. Expansion works for this project have already delivered the following: 20 new beds at Flinders Medical Centre for an Older Persons Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit and Residential Care Outreach Team (RCOT) 32 new bed older persons unit at the Repat Health Precinct, comprising a 26-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit; and a 6-bed Complex and Restorative service a new MRI and CT suite at the Flinders Medical Centre; and major upgrade and expansion of the Margaret Tobin Centre for mental health at Flinders Medical Centre.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler: “The Albanese Government’s $249 million investment will deliver vastly expanded access to health care services at Flinders Medical Centre, for people in Adelaide’s southern suburbs and surrounding region. “From aged care and mental health services to specialist screening, the new Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Unit will increase the capacity and types of medical services available in Adelaide’s south.
“In partnership with the South Australia Government, I’m delighted to see this important project reach a milestone ahead of schedule, and on track towards completion in 2028.” Quotes attributable to SA Minister Boyer: ““The Malinauskas Labor Government is committed to ensuring residents in Adelaide’s south have access to the care they need close to home. “The $498 million jointly funded project with the Commonwealth, will expand medical services and create almost 100 extra beds at Flinders Medical Centre, ensuring high quality care for the growing population in the region.
“We’re thrilled that this project is not only on track, but ahead of schedule.” Quotes attributable to Louise Miller-Frost MP: “This is a once-in-a-generation investment in healthcare for Adelaide’s growing southern suburbs. “More beds, expanded services and shorter wait times will make a real difference to local families, and it’s fantastic to see the project on track for completion in 2028.” Quotes attributable to Erin Thompson MP: “This project is one of the most significant investments in healthcare our southern communities have seen in decades, and it’s fantastic to see construction progressing ahead of schedule.
“Families across Adelaide’s south deserve access to world-class healthcare close to home. The additional beds, operating theatres and specialist services delivered through this expansion will help ensure more people received the care they need, when they need it. “As the local member, it’s incredibly exciting to see this project taking shape and moving another step closer to delivering better healthcare outcomes for families across Adelaide’s south.” The Hon Mark Butler MP Primary care Is there anything wrong with this page?
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