Key takeaways
£ 328.3
million Clinical Expansion Project
112
new inpatient beds, expanded ICU to 12 beds, and 8 theatres
1,379
space multi-storey car park plus new high-voltage infrastructure building
- Brisbane’s QEII Hospital will gain 112 new beds and double its ICU capacity.
- The £395.8 million upgrade includes a new car park, operating theatres, and modernised facilities.
- The project supports local jobs, Indigenous engagement, and readiness for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
As Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane is facing rising demand for critical health services. This £395.8 million investment, delivered as part of the Queensland Government’s Hospital Rescue Plan, will expand and modernise Brisbane’s QEII Hospital through a comprehensive refurbishment of the existing campus and a multi-storey carpark. These upgrades will be underpinned by new infrastructure, including a High Voltage Infrastructure Building (HVIB), ensuring the hospital is resilient and future-ready.
Mace is providing Project and Programme Management services in partnership with Queensland Health, working alongside Built as the Managing Contractor to deliver the works. Our role spans all phases, from design and construction through to commissioning and operational readiness, ensuring safe delivery in a live hospital environment of significant complexity.
The project will deliver 112 new overnight beds across four inpatient units. This includes an expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which will more than double in size, increasing from 5 to 12 beds, and gain eight new operating theatres and a 16-room pre-admission outpatient centre. The existing hospital will also be modernised, including a new Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), expanded pathology and pharmacy services, upgraded medical imaging, and an expanded kitchen to support both new and existing functions. A 1,379-space Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) and enabling works will also improve accessibility and serve to meet rising demand.
This investment is more than bricks and mortar – it is a lifeline for a growing community. Beyond its healthcare benefits, the project will generate local employment, support workforce training, and stimulate economic development – vital contributions as Queensland prepares for future growth and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mace is also supporting meaningful First Nations engagement, including cultural ceremonies, Traditional Owner consultations, and design input, ensuring the project reflects Indigenous heritage and strengthens its connection to the local community.
