The expansion of The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside is moving through its planning and early delivery stages, with new emergency, inpatient and paediatric facilities outlined under the 2025–26 Budget to support healthcare services across Brisbane’s north.
Hospital Role And Catchment In Chermside
The Prince Charles Hospital expansion is identified in the 2025–26 Budget as part of a broader hospital infrastructure program for Brisbane and surrounding regions. The budget listing outlines the project’s scope, including new emergency departments, additional beds and expanded paediatric and operating theatre facilities.
Located in Brisbane’s north, The Prince Charles Hospital is a tertiary-level cardiac hospital that employs around 3,200 staff and provides care to more than 420,000 Queenslanders each year.
Based on 2023 data, the hospital services the largest catchment area in Metro North and operates the second busiest emergency department in Queensland. The catchment also has the largest child population in the region and is projected to grow by 0.97 per cent per year over the next 20 years.
What The Expansion Will Deliver
The expansion includes new and expanded adult and paediatric emergency departments, additional operating theatres and at least 93 new overnight beds, including paediatric beds.
Once delivered, the hospital is expected to become the second largest paediatric service in Queensland, strengthening access to specialised care for children across Brisbane’s north.
The project scope also includes staged construction and better use of the hospital site and nearby facilities to support ongoing clinical operations during delivery.
Works Completed And Planning Progress
Two early milestones have already been completed on the hospital campus. Building 50, which houses allied health, nursing and medical administration functions, was completed in January 2025.
A new Gathering Garden was finalised in May 2025, providing additional shared space for patients, visitors and staff.
Clinical priorities and a staging plan are currently being developed, with an updated project timeline to be released once the plan is finalised.
Access And On-Site Facilities
A multi-storey car park was delivered in 2025 as part of site improvements, supporting access for patients, carers, visitors and staff.
Next Steps For Chermside
The next phase will focus on confirming construction sequencing and site integration, ensuring hospital services continue operating while new clinical and support facilities are developed.
Published 20-Jan-2026
