MAITLAND City Council has shared its vision for the old Maitland Hospital and seeks to "help guide the future development and uses on site by clearly communicating its vision, aspirations and preferred future uses.
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The former Maitland Hospital, which is owned by NSW Government agency Health Infrastructure, was operational for nearly 200 years before being decommissioned after the New Maitland Hospital was officially opened in January.
Since then, there have been several calls from the community on plans for the future of the site including use as a second hospital site to complement the new facility on Metford Road.
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Maitland City Council's vision read "the site will be an iconic destination that stimulates curiosity, evokes a sense of history and creates opportunities for the Maitland region."
"It will maintain its strong connections to the community and to its Wonnarua, European and local heritage, as it looks to the future. The skills and innovation for the evolution of the Hunter region will grow here. The site will make the most of its remarkable location, complementing the natural environment and adding value to vibrant Central Maitland."
It's preferred uses for the site include educational; tourism operations and accommodation; creative uses; health care uses and residential uses.
Liberal councillor Kanchan Ranadive welcomed council's involvement in the future use of the old Maitland Hospital
"I would like to note that even though this particular asset belongs to the State Government, it is important that there is involvement from council to ensure the buildings are going to be used for events or facilities that are going to be beneficial to Maitland and complement the economy," she said.
Maitland City Council staff will now start discussions with the relevant NSW government agencies.
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