BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 9 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for Veterans
The Honourable David Crisafulli
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
The Honourable Tim Nicholls
* The Coomera Hospital is one step closer with the appointment of a major contractor to deliver the project meaning construction activity will now accelerate, including civil works, retaining walls and permanent stormwater management.
* Works on the multi-storey car park are expected to start next month.
* TheCrisafulli Government'sfully-fundedHospital Rescue Planwill deliver 600 beds at the new Coomera Hospital, 200 more than planned under the former Governmen...