Overview
As part of the Queensland Cancer Plan, a Cancer Centre of Excellence in Brisbane will provide world-leading cancer care and further enhance the state’s position as a research pioneer.
Infrastructure planning will now begin for Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Wide Bay, Darling Downs, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to become specialist cancer service hubs supporting regional hospitals in a statewide cancer network, delivering easier access to cancer care across the state.
The Hospital Rescue Plan will deliver:
At least 150 beds
A new statewide cancer centre in Metro North
A review of cancer services infrastructure needs for metro, rural and regional Queensland
Better planning that meets clinical needs
Partnerships with nearby health, research and education facilities.
Key:
Delivered
Being delivered
The failed Capacity Expansion Program (CEP)
$1.05 billion cost blowout
Delayed at least 3 years
Missing and inadequate planning documents
No plan to replace critical electricity substation
Site works never commenced
Failed to secure promised funds
The ongoing cost of proton therapy was never considered.