MAJOR BOOST FOR SPECIALIST HEALTHCARE IN GLEN INNES

Published on 12 March 2025

MAJOR BOOST FOR SPECIALIST HEALTHCARE, LIVEABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN GLEN INNES

Glen Innes Severn Council is delighted to announce a major milestone in advancing local healthcare services, improving liveability and enabling economic development. At its recent extraordinary meeting, Council approved the sale of part of 146-148 Church Street, Glen Innes, to New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business dedicated to improving regional healthcare.

This decision paves the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art CT scanning facility and accommodation for healthcare workers, ensuring better access to essential medical services for the community and creating an environment that attracts and retains skilled professionals in our region.

Council’s proactive approach is not only enhancing healthcare access but also driving economic development, creating jobs and strengthening Glen Innes Severn as a desirable place to live and work. Improved medical services and workforce accommodation contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region, ensuring the community has the resources, infrastructure and support.

Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis commended the initiative stating: “Council is committed to improving healthcare accessibility, liveability and economic development. By supporting this initiative and other local healthcare projects, we are enabling Glen Innes Severn to be a place where people can access quality healthcare, professionals want to live and work, and businesses can grow.”

“We continually hear from the community about the need for better access to healthcare services, and this project represents one of the most significant steps forward in recent years. We recognise the challenges our community faces in accessing medical services, particularly the lack of local facilities and the high cost of traveling out of town for care. By supporting this development, Council is ensuring the effective utilisation of Council assets whilst helping to reduce barriers to healthcare and improve wellbeing,” said Cr Davis

Simon Betts, Director of New England CT Pty Ltd said: “Over the last 8 years, working in Glen Innes healthcare and providing 24/7 support, it became clear to me that there was a significant gap in access to critical healthcare facilities for our community and surrounding regions. As a result, New England CT was formed, enabling us to bring a new service like Computed Tomography (CT) to the community.

We are committed to improving regional healthcare access wherever possible, and we believe that this state-of-the-art CT machine will be a crucial step in ensuring that the people of Glen Innes and the surrounding areas receive the best possible medical care without having to travel long distances. We look forward to working closely with the Glen Innes Severn Council and the local community to make our vision a reality,” Betts added.

This project is a key part of Council’s broader strategy to drive economic development by investing in infrastructure and services that enhance liveability, attract skilled workers and support local businesses. Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental pillar of a thriving community, and Council is proud to have been able to facilitate this investment.

Council will continue to provide updates as the project progresses and encourages the community to support this exciting new chapter in healthcare, liveability and economic development.