Mr KIELY - 2006-10-18
The Martin Labor government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to working hard for families and supporting local business. In light of that commitment, can you update the House on progress to construct the new $2.5m Birth Centre at the Royal Darwin Hospital?
ANSWER
Mr Acting Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for his question. Earlier today, it was my pleasure to visit Royal Darwin Hospital and see the progress of works. It is in the very early stages of demolishing the present building and starting to construct the new Birth Centre. This is a $2.5m project, which is being carried out by a local construction company, P W Baxter and Associates Pty Ltd. I am also advised that it will mean employment during the construction phase for 38 people, which is very important. It should be completed within six months. I had the pleasure of examining the plans this morning. There will be two birth suites, each with a pool and an outside covered veranda area where families can go. It will be quite private and will offer a further choice for women giving birth.
This government is committed to building up home birthing services and community midwifery. There will be six midwives involved in the Birth Centre. They will be associated with the women during the antenatal phases through to birth. This demonstrates a strong commitment by this government to birthing services and midwifery. It is another example of this government meeting its election commitments. I was proud to be there today to witness the work and talk with some of the staff who will be working in that unit.
ANSWER
Mr Acting Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for his question. Earlier today, it was my pleasure to visit Royal Darwin Hospital and see the progress of works. It is in the very early stages of demolishing the present building and starting to construct the new Birth Centre. This is a $2.5m project, which is being carried out by a local construction company, P W Baxter and Associates Pty Ltd. I am also advised that it will mean employment during the construction phase for 38 people, which is very important. It should be completed within six months. I had the pleasure of examining the plans this morning. There will be two birth suites, each with a pool and an outside covered veranda area where families can go. It will be quite private and will offer a further choice for women giving birth.
This government is committed to building up home birthing services and community midwifery. There will be six midwives involved in the Birth Centre. They will be associated with the women during the antenatal phases through to birth. This demonstrates a strong commitment by this government to birthing services and midwifery. It is another example of this government meeting its election commitments. I was proud to be there today to witness the work and talk with some of the staff who will be working in that unit.
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