The state government has appointed the State Planning Commission to undertake the assessment of the Burnside Hospital’s $60 million health precinct project.

Recognising the scale and importance of the project, Minister for Planning has appointed the State Planning Commission to oversee and assess the development application.

A redeveloped Burnside Hospital is expected to treat more than 140,000 patients annually and would feature a range of specialised health services that would provide more beds and more support to South Australia’s public health system.

The site would feature a comprehensive cancer care facility which would house diagnostic services, therapeutic treatments, surgeries and consultations under the one roof, improving care efficiency and eliminating the need for patients to visit multiple sites for various aspects of treatment.

The facility would feature two new operating theatres and a procedure room which would enable around 3,500 additional day surgeries every year.

The Health Precinct would also include state-of-the-art radiology services and a modern fertility clinic and laboratory.

The project would boost economic activity into the Eastern Suburbs, supporting around 200 jobs during construction and creating over 70 ongoing healthcare and support roles once operational.

This move will ensure a transparent assessment process will occur, considering the broad social and economic benefits for South Australia.

The Commission will also consider key planning issues, such as infrastructure, traffic and heritage.