Cura boss excited by plans for new Noosa hospital

Cura Day Hospitals Group has announced plans to develop a new site in Noosa, which will be its third on the Sunshine Coast and 38th across Australia.

Cura, one of the country's leading short-stay operators, plans to build a purpose-built facility within the existing Noosa Health Precinct on Hofmann Road.

Group CEO Peter Freeleagus said the new Noosa Day Hospital would provide high-quality day surgery services for patients across the Sunshine Coast region and beyond.

"The new multidisciplinary hospital will feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres which are equipped with the latest surgical technology and supported by modern recovery and patient care areas," he said.

"Our services will support a broad range of surgical specialties including ophthalmology, general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gastroenterology, orthopaedic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and breast surgery."

Noosa Health Precinct, where Cura will build its new day hospital

The new hospital, scheduled to open in mid-2026, will complement Cura's Sunshine Coast Day Surgery at Maroochydore and Kawana Private Hospital.

It is expected to generate approximately 60 new jobs across clinical, administrative, and support roles.

Mr Freeleagus said Noosa Day Hospital had been developed in close consultation with surgeons to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and comfort for patients, doctors and staff.

"We are really excited to have found this space within the Noosa Health Precinct building. This new hospital reflects Cura's ongoing commitment to investing in sustainable, high-quality hospitals in areas of growing demand," he said.

"To be located in a growing health and commercial hub in one of Australia's most popular destinations is vitally important for our business. As well as exceptional care, the hospital will offer ample free parking, a patient drop-off zone, and dedicated ambulance bays which will ensure ease of access for patients, staff, doctors and suppliers."

Surgeons and staff interested in opportunities at Noosa Day Hospital are encouraged to contact Cura's National Hospitals Operations Manager, .

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