Southern Redevelopment at SALHN - Stage 1

The State and Commonwealth Government have committed $572 million as part of the Southern Redevelopment – Stage 1 program to support the growing demand for healthcare in the south.

A part of this funding, Flinders Medical Centre will undergo a major expansion and upgrade. This includes building a seven-storey Acute Services Building which will provide an additional 98 clinical spaces at Flinders Medical Centre.

The Acute Services Building will be built at the front of the existing Flinders Medical Centre Main Entrance.

The Northern Entrance at Flinders Medical Centre is the main hospital entrance for the duration of the construction works – until early 2028.

The patient pick up and drop off drive through is either:

  • Immediate pick up and drop off via a drive through zone at the Northern Entrance; or
  • The Care Park public car park, where you will be able to park for 30 minutes free. After 30 minutes standard parking fees will apply.

To assist you to find your way we have the following resources available:

Please allow more travel time when visiting Flinders Medical Centre and follow the signage.

At times, there may be some noise and traffic interruptions at Flinders Medical Centre due to construction works. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these times.

Maps to help find your way inside Flinders Medical Centre

Find your way from the Northern Entrance trail maps for the following services:

An overview of Southern Redevelopment – Stage 1 projects

Flinders Medical Centre

Acute Services Building

An Acute Services Building will be built at FMC to deliver an additional 98 clinical spaces.

The new Acute Services Building will consist of seven levels, including:

  • Level 1 – Entry, Lobby and Cafe, along with a new Day of Surgery Admissions area
  • Level 2 – 18-bay Medical Day Unit and new Podiatry area
  • Level 3 – four new Operating Theatres and recovery areas 
  • Level 4 – a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which will enable the integration of SALHN’s ophthalmology services into a single facility
  • Level 5 – a 16 bed Intensive Care Unit and supporting CT scanner 
  • Level 6 and 7 – two 32 bed Adult Inpatient Units. 

Margaret Tobin Centre expansion

Expansion of the Margaret Tobin Centre at FMC will deliver a new 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) late 2025.

Medical Imaging Services upgrade and expansion

This project completed in October 2023, delivered an additional medical imaging space with a new MRI and CT suite on level 2 at Flinders Medical Centre.

Noarlunga Hospital

Noarlunga Hospital is expanding, and a new building is being delivered with a linkway connecting the existing hospital to the new build. The project will be complete late 2025 and will deliver the following two units.

24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

A new purpose-built Mental Health Rehabilitation Service with 24 specialist mental health beds for those with high and complex needs.

24-bed Inpatient Unit

A new 24-bed Inpatient Unit will be constructed at Noarlunga Hospital.

Repat Health Precinct

This project completed in October 2024, delivered a new 26-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit, named Tarin Kowt Ward.

In addition a 6-bed SA Health Urgent Care Hub - Repat was delivered in May 2024. This hub is staffed by specialist geriatric, nursing and allied health staff providing alternative treatment pathways for older people when emergency care is not required.

Latest updates

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Get in touch

If you have any feedback or questions about the Southern Redevelopment – Stage 1 program, please email the Southern Redevelopment Team: SALHN.SouthernRedevelopment@sa.gov.au.