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April 2023 Update

Construction Is Well Underway. Building works for the hospice facility at 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton are progressing well. Demolition, excavation, and underground services are complete, with work underway on footings, retaining walls and renovation of retained...
Builder for Central Queensland’s first hospice appointed.

Builder for Central Queensland’s first hospice appointed.

The establishment of Central Queensland’s first hospice is a step closer, with the announcement that one of the region’s leading construction firms have been appointed as the project’s building partner. Fitzroy Community Hospice has announced Paynters Pty Ltd as the...

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October / November 2022 Update

October / November 2022 Update

Major Industry Forum Above Image:  Dr Vicki Richmond (Board Chair) presenting at the Major Industry Forum Fitzroy Community Hospice was included on the list of significant local developments at the recent Capricorn Enterprise 2022 Major Industry Forum. Now in its...

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September 2022 Update

September 2022 Update

The Facility Build Committee have been busily working with Tony Madden Architects to finalise building plans and artistic renditions.

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August 2022 Update

August 2022 Update

Preliminary works have continued at 38 Agnes Street to prepare the site for construction.  Asbestos removal has now been completed by TDA (Turner’s Demolition & Asbestos) and volunteers from the Gracemere Men’s Shed have been working hard to strip out the building.

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June / July 2022 Update

Fitzroy Community Hospice became the proud owners of 38 Agnes Street, with settlement going through on the property on 30 June. Building plans to redevelop the site are in their final stages and preliminary works to prepare the site for builders has already commenced.

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May 2022 Update

Fitzroy Community Hospice has come a long was in our dedicated efforts to redevelop 38 Agnes Street, Rockhampton into a Hospice facility. Australian Government capital funding of $8M remains locked-in and construction is expected to commence by the end of this year. In addition, the Hospice Board and Queensland Health are currently working towards an operational funding agreement for the onsite service.

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