Council seeks 12-month delay on Albury hospital building contract
Border councils want the Albury hospital contract delayed 12 months to study alternative sites.
Wodonga mayor Michael Gobel represents councils in the Albury-Wodonga region. Gobel wants to postpone the contract tender due in November.
The Victorian Coalition Opposition has promised $100 million extra for the hospital. The opposition wants to study a new medical hub site.
Gobel says a study cannot be independent if construction is already underway. Gobel says a 12-month delay fits naturally with timelines since another building must finish first.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said the government will work with Victoria but would not promise to delay. Albury MP Justin Clancy rejected the delay, saying further waiting does not help the community.
- $558 million
- Upgrade cost
- $100 million extra
- Coalition pledge
- up to 12 months
- Delay proposed
- November 2026
- Tender timing
Why it mattersPostponing the contract could change how the $558 million upgrade happens, depending on whether a new site works.
AustraliaAlbury residents could see major changes to their hospital's rebuild timeline and design depending on the outcome of the feasibility study.
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