Forté expansion taking shape

Work is progressing well on Forté Health's hospital expansion, marking another

exciting milestone in an investment that will help meet the future healthcare needs of

Canterbury and the wider South Island.

Since the project was announced, significant progress has been made on site. Once

complete, the new facility will increase Forté's operating theatre and bed capacity,

allowing more patients to access the care they need close to home.

As construction moves into its next phase, patients and visitors will begin to notice

more activity around the Forté precinct.

What to expect

From Monday 9 November, construction activity around the hospital car park will become more visible as work continues. Importantly, access to Forté remains unchanged. Patients and visitors can continue to arrive at and enter the hospital as usual. As part of the next stage of construction, the two existing electric vehicle charging spaces will be removed from Monday 9 November. EV charging will be temporarily unavailable until January 2027, when four new charging stations will be installed as part of the completed development.

While the site may look a little different during construction, the Forté experience will remain the same. Patients can continue to expect the welcoming, personal service and high standard of care that Forté is known for. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients, whānau and visitors while this important work is underway.

Investing in the future

The new hospital facility represents a significant investment in Forté's future and in

the health of our community. We're excited to see the project continue to take shape and look forward to sharing further updates as construction progresses.