Dunedin Hospital Rebuild

Fast-track consent has been granted for the outpatient building of the new Dunedin Hospital, despite the independent panel which assessed the application expressing concern about the site.

The Health Minister has ordered a re-examination of the budget for the $1.47b new Dunedin Hospital, but ruled out any size reduction in the new facility being built in the central city.

It's called the poisoned chalice for a reason.

The Southern DHB has unveiled a master plan for a central city health and education precinct which includes a 500-vehicle parking facility and a replacement for parts of Wakari Hospital.

The project to build Dunedin’s new hospital could receive a festive fillip, after the independent panel considering the first stage of its consent application moved its decision deadline forward.

The Ministry of Health says it will continue seeking fast-track consent for groundworks for the new Dunedin Hospital despite an independent panel questioning whether that is wise.