New Modular Theatres Installed During Refurbishment
On 4th May 2026, Calvary St Vincent's Hospital in Launceston announced that it has increased its surgical capacity with the installation of two new modular operating theatres. The development ensures the hospital maintains its surgical services during ongoing refurbishment works.
Q-bital Healthcare Solutions provided the new modular theatres, allowing the hospital to continue surgical operations without reducing patient access, even during renovation. This initiative addresses the healthcare needs of Northern Tasmania. The decision to install these facilities demonstrates a commitment to high-quality surgical care for the Launceston and Northern Tasmania community.
Kate Pryde, General Manager of Calvary St Vincent's Hospital, highlighted that the project is an important advancement in delivering uninterrupted surgical services. She mentioned, "Calvary has worked closely with Q-bital and we are delighted with the end result. This has been a collaborative effort across the board and we have come a long way in the last five months to now be able to use the theatres for the first time. This is a first for Tasmania and we are both proud of that."
Advanced Facilities to Meet Demand
The state-of-the-art modular theatres are designed to support urgent, short-term, and long-term surgical requirements. They provide a fully compliant, high-specification clinical environment equivalent to permanent facilities, allowing the hospital to adapt to fluctuations in demand efficiently. The modular units were delivered through Q-bital's proven design, manufacture, and installation processes, engineered to minimise disruption to hospital operations while accelerating project timelines.
Peter Spryszynski, Country Manager for Q-bital Australia, highlighted the critical role of modular healthcare infrastructure in expanding hospital capacity. "The installation of the two new modular theatres at Calvary St Vincent's Hospital safeguards surgical services for the Launceston community," he said. "Our modular solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing hospital infrastructure, allowing private and public operators alike to continue delivering essential care during refurbishments, upgrades, or periods of increased demand."
The theatres, purpose-built to meet Australian healthcare standards, ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. This project, completed in five months, positions Calvary St Vincent's Hospital as a pioneer in Tasmania for using modular solutions to enhance healthcare delivery. Following this installation, the hospital plans to utilise these theatres to cater effectively to the community's surgical needs. The collaboration between Calvary and Q-bital highlights a dedication to providing high-quality surgical care and maintaining clinical output during refurbishment works.
