Director Colin Hutchison said the three-storey hospital specialising in general and elective surgery at Anzac Ave should be open by mid-2028.
The projected opening for the $1.8 billion new Dunedin hospital’s inpatients building is 2031.
"There’s going to be some overlap for sure," Mr Hutchison said.
Mr Hutchison expected the hospital, once complete, to serve more than 10,000 patients a year.
"The idea started about a year ago with a consortium of Dunedin doctors.
"They saw the need for expansion, and they're keen to get something done."
"This is a big step forward, but it’s worth remembering that more than 80% of all elective surgery is done through private healthcare with a lot of that funded by Health New Zealand [Te Whatu Ora] and ACC."
Board director and gynecologist Kate van Harselaar said the new private hospital would not be about competition but "co-operation" and working proactively to address "changing health environments".
"We know the demand for healthcare is outstripping supply in Dunedin, and we know there is a bottle-neck, so it’s about us as a team looking for synergies in all activities."
A clinician by profession, Mr Hutchison launched private healthcare outfit Kaweka Health in Hawke’s Bay.
He had previously been chief operating officer of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.
"This is going to be a great asset for Dunedin. We will be contacting local construction companies soon."
