Nationals Candidate Proposes New Trauma Hospital in Farrer

Nationals candidate Brad Robertson is calling for a new greenfield tertiary-level trauma hospital in the Farrer electorate as by-election pre-polling begins.

The proposal targets a critical gap in regional healthcare infrastructure. A tertiary-level facility would provide specialized emergency care and long-term medical stability for a community that currently lacks such high-level trauma services.

Robertson said the project is supported by the Coalition’s health program, which includes a $200 million ^[1] commitment. He said the investment is necessary to ensure the region has a facility capable of handling complex medical emergencies without requiring patients to travel long distances.

"The tertiary-level trauma centre that this area needs and will last well beyond 20 or 30 years," Robertson said.

The candidate described the need for a "greenfield" site, meaning the hospital would be built on previously undeveloped land. This approach allows for a modern design tailored to future growth and specific regional health requirements, a move Robertson said would serve the community for decades.

The push for the hospital comes as voters in the Farrer electorate enter the pre-polling phase of the by-election. The commitment of $200 million ^[1] serves as a central pillar of the Coalition's platform to improve local healthcare access and infrastructure.

Robertson said the facility is not merely a short-term fix but a generational investment. He said the specialized nature of a tertiary trauma center is essential for improving survival rates and recovery outcomes for residents in the New South Wales region.