Gunnedah Hospital is a C2 district level facility that delivers a range of clinical services including emergency medicine, acute care, day surgery, imaging, maternity and outpatient services. 

The redevelopment will provide a contemporary healthcare facility that is culturally appropriate, welcoming, and inclusive, responding to the Clinical Services Plan. The acute services building includes an emergency department and 23 bed inpatient unit co-located with maternity and birthing. The extension is planned adjacent and in conjunction with existing health facilities located on the hospital campus. 

The redevelopment will support the delivery of contemporary models of care and quality services for the future healthcare needs of the catchment population.

Guiding principles of the redevelopment include design for well-being to create a quality health facility to support healing; design for Country to establish meaningful references to Country and family connectivity; design for equity to create an inclusive and welcoming built hospital environment that feels safe and comfortable to those accessing healthcare.