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New Mount Barker Hospital Development
The South Australian Government has committed $365.8 million to the New Mount Barker Hospital Development which will see a major redevelopment on the existing site and provide greater access to high-quality health services closer to home for the expanding population of Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills region.
The New Mount Barker Hospital provide the following services upon completion:
- Triple the bed capacity from 34 to 102 beds
- expand capacity in specialist maternity, paediatric, neonatal, medical, surgical and sub-acute care including palliative care beds
- deliver new operating theatres and post-surgery recovery suite
- provide a range of consult rooms to support community and allied health, Aboriginal health and medical outpatient services
- an onsite dispensing pharmacy
- a new 12-bed acute mental health unit.
For more information view our brochure (PDF 1863KB) and the frequently asked questions (PDF 1917KB).
Community consultation
Through all stages of the development, our engagement approach will be guided by the New Mount Barker Hospital Engagement Framework which sets out how we will involve the workforce, community and consumers in the engagement process.
We are committed to ensuring the community is engaged and kept informed about the New Mount Barker Hospital Development.
A Community and Consumer Reference Group is consulting with the project team, providing feedback on the planning and designs, and helping ensure the new hospital meets the needs of the community.
We’re also engaging with key stakeholders including the veterans community, First Nations and Peramangk Peoples, and key interest groups such as the Adelaide Hills’ Palliative Care Interest Group.
The project continues to seek feedback from the community and is looking for local residents and hospital users to be a part of future consultation. To express your interest in being involved please contact us via the details provided below.
Image 1: Artist’s impression aerial view of the New Mount Barker Hospital, looking across Wellington Road with Mount Barker Summit in the background. Image supplied by Wax Design.
Image 2: Artist’s impression of a paediatric inpatient bedroom to be delivered as a component of the New Mount Barker Hospital. Image supplied by Wax Design.
Image 3: Artist’s impression of the arrival experience at the New Mount Barker Hospital. Image supplied by Wax Design.
Detailed Design
Detailed designs for the new Mount Barker Hospital have been developed through engaging with our community, consumers and staff. The designs were made available for consultation in July 2025. We would like to share a summary of the community feedback on the Mount Barker designs (PDF 525KB) and answers to frequently asked questions.
We look forward to sharing finalised designs with you shortly.
Early Works
Early Works commenced in late 2024 that prepare the site for construction and included several packages. These works were approved by the Minister for Planning via a separate Development Application, and include a range of temporary buildings, car park and sewer alterations. The removal of 27 trees on Wellington Road has taken place, which will support necessary updates to the hospital’s frontage on Wellington Road including suitable traffic and pedestrian access, and reconfigured vehicle access to support safe entry and exit to the hospital site. Additional trees will be introduced to maintain overall tree coverage with a significant proportion of new trees being native species to maintain local habitat.
Construction
Main construction of the new Mount Barker Hospital and multi-deck car park commenced in mid-2025 with the new Clinical Services building expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with further stages of completion into 2028. Both the early works and construction of the Hospital are being undertaken by Built, who have been appointed as the Managing Contractor following a competitive tender process. Built are familiar with the hospital site having successfully delivered the new Mount Barker Emergency Department in June 2023, for which Built was recognised with a 2024 Master Builders SA Award. With experience across over 60 public and private sector health care projects, Built brings highly skilled expertise as well as a track record of safely and collaboratively delivering complex projects in live environments, as will be the case for the new Mount Barker Hospital.
Car Parking
Construction on the new multi-deck car park commenced mid-2025 and is expected to be completed mid-2026. This will provide 360 car parks for the hospital, in addition to existing parking on site. During this construction phase, access to the hospital has changed. Please see the hospital map to assist with locations of accessible car parks and other drop off/pick up points.
Project Updates
Project Update — 11 February 2025 (PDF 2MB)
Tower Crane Fact Sheet (PDF 539KB)
Vegetation Management
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 849KB)
Car Parking
New Mount Barker Hospital Paterson Reserve Temporary Car Park - Fact Sheet
Contact us
For any questions or enquiries about the New Mount Barker Hospital Development, please contact us by emailing Health.NMBH@sa.gov.au or phone 1300 317 447 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.