The $44 million mental health rehabilitation unit will be combined with a 20-bed older persons mental health unit in a single build – representing a total of 44 purpose-built new mental health beds at the hospital The 24-bed unit will support adults who need longer stays in hospital for therapeutic and rehabilitative care in a model that provides therapy in a specially designed living space to support daily activities These additional mental health beds were committed by Labor during the 2022 election campaign following the former Liberal Government’s decision to close Woodleigh House leaving Modbury Hospital with no adult mental health beds delivering 24 adult mental health beds in a brand-new building – more than doubling the mental health beds at Modbury Hospital These additional mental health beds form part of the Malinauskas Labor Government’s historic $124 million commitment to build and open 72 new mental health rehabilitation beds through the establishment of 24-bed units at Modbury The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Noarlunga Hospital Work has also commenced on the Government’s commitment to a Modbury Hospital Cancer Centre introducing cancer services to the hospital for the first time The Cancer Centre will include 12 chemotherapy chairs and outpatient consulting rooms to deliver cancer services closer to home for north-eastern suburbs residents The Centre is expected to be complete in 2025 These updates come as the community celebrates 50 years of Modbury Hospital’s operations and commemorates the official conclusion of a major $98 million works package designed and funded by the former Labor Government in December 2017 include a 26-bed short stay general medical unit We put mental health firmly on the agenda during the election campaign with our $124 million commitment to build and open 72 new mental health rehabilitation beds at three metro hospitals including Modbury It’s great to see work starting on this vital project adding to the large investment Labor has made to Modbury Hospital over many years including the recent $98 million redevelopment These additional mental health beds – as well as our important cancer centre build at Modbury – will ensure residents in Adelaide’s north-east can get the specialist care they need closer to home We recognise the important role Modbury Hospital plays in the lives of this community While the previous Liberal Government went to the election with no plan for this vital hospital aside from the closure of Woodleigh House we committed to delivering cancer services in the North East for the first time and to more than doubling the mental health beds at Modbury We are delivering on that commitment and it’s fantastic to progress these important projects to deliver services to the community that don’t exist currently The 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit will provide a longer stay service where patients have the time and space they need for rehabilitation and therapy It will reduce demand on acute mental health care services so people are receiving the right care in the right place The Cancer Centre is an investment that will enable patients requiring chemotherapy to have treatment closer to home This is an exciting milestone in the history of Modbury Hospital and our staff and community look forward to watching these new services that will provide care to our patients in their own neighbourhood We look forward to seeing the plans for cancer and mental health services take shape in the months ahead as we celebrate 50 years of Modbury Hospital and its impact on the community The Government of South Australia website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence. © Copyright 2022 Modbury Jets enjoyed a strong opening to their qualifying campaign beating Seaford Rangers 4-0 before advancing to Preliminary Round Six thanks to a 2-1 win over Adelaide Victory An emphatic 4-0 victory over NPLSA opposition Croydon FC promptly saw them through to Preliminary Round Seven against Adelaide Olympic where a 58th-minute own goal earned the Jets a place in the Round of 32 for the second time in their history Modbury Jets will be looking to mirror their only previous Australia Cup appearance and advance to the Round of 16 when travelling to face FInal Rounds debutante FC Melbourne Srbija on Tuesday FC Melbourne Srbija vs Modbury Jets SCDate: Tuesday 6 AugustTime: 7:30pm AESTVenue: Home of the MatildasGET TICKETSGET DIRECTIONS Construction has commenced on a $117 million expansion at Modbury Hospital aimed at improving health care services in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs The investment by the State Government is set to deliver a new cancer centre “This $117 million project not only delivers more beds which we know the health system needs but it also returns cancer services to Modbury for the first time in a decade,” Minister for Health and Wellbeing “That means locals requiring chemotherapy will be able to access lifesaving treatment closer to home.” The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art cancer centre equipped with 12 chairs which will enable up to 50 patients daily to receive treatment This reintroduction of cancer services fills an important gap as currently residents have to travel to Lyell McEwin Hospital or other metro hospitals for chemotherapy The centre will feature seven outpatient consulting rooms and three interview rooms that will support clinical trials A new 20-bed unit for older persons’ mental health services will also be established This unit will cater specifically to individuals aged 65 and over featuring pods for patients with different dependency needs and equipped with sensory rooms and family visiting areas Addressing parking issues that come with expanded services the construction of a five-storey carpark will create over 300 new parking spaces This facility is part of the broader initiative to improve access and convenience for patients “We’re delighted that 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Play Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds1m 48sBrought to you by A Mitsubishi Triton has been identified by SA Police as the possible vehicle used to perform burnouts on the upgraded Ladywood Reserve, home of the Modbury Jets Football Club.  "They've certainly done a fair bit of damage", said ABC Radio Adelaide Roving reporter, Bobby Macumber from the scene. "They are supposed to have their first game on the 24th of August, and council are working hard to make sure that they get the pitch ready". Ladywood Reserve, home of the Modbury Jets Football Club, have had their soccer pitch damaged by a vehicle doing burnouts.(Bobby Macumber, ABC) Published: 16h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 8:00pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A team of three South Australian high school students will put their STEM skills to the test when they represent Australia on the global stage at the F1 in Schools world finals in Saudi Arabia next month The year 12 Modbury High School students, who form Acrux will complete against some of the brightest young minds from 51 countries for their place on the F1 in Schools podium after placing second in the Australian National Finals and winning three awards FI in Schools is the largest school-based science engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition in the world Designed to spark students’ interest in STEM-related subjects and careers the competition requires students to design test and race miniature compressed air-powered cars Defence SA is proud to sponsor South Australia’s Acrux which secured a place in the international leg of the challenge Excited to showcase their car design to a panel of industry judges Team Manager Kahlan Mashford believes Acrux is in a strong position leading up to the finals “This is the first competition where every team member has competed before allowing us to improve significantly from nationals — and we believe we have,” Kahlan said “We are looking forward to seeing how other countries approach the competition and the criteria share our experiences and learn from people across the globe.” Joined by her teammates Mason Green as Lead Engineer and Luke Zawada as Pit Display Engineer Kahlan said that while balancing the demands of Year 12 with the F1 workload had been challenging their dedication had kept them motivated to continue competing “While winning would be a great reward our passion for the competition and the connections we make along the way are what truly drive us,” she added Teams are involved in all aspects of the challenge which along with engineering design includes raising sponsorship funding The Acrux brings extensive experience and specialised skills to the challenge including expertise in business administration Modbury High School teacher Karl Read said FI in Schools was an exciting way to engage students in STEM and connected them to real-world experiences and career opportunities “The benefits the students gain from being involved in F1 in Schools go beyond just building STEM skills Students are exposed to hands-on experience in problem solving career opportunities and innovative thinking,” he said The FI in Schools 2024 World Finals will take place at Dhahran Expo It is the first time the competition has been held in the Saudi Arabia in the event’s 24-year history Follow Acrux team’s journey on Instagram and Facebook This article was prepared by Defence SA and is republished here with permission We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today The Government of South Australia website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. © Copyright 2023 Alex Mullen has been a significant part of a Campbelltown City side that has dominated South Australian football for the better part of the last decade The back-to-back Sergio Melta Medallist spoke to Front Page Football as the Red Devils prepare to take on the Modbury Jets for a trophy that hasn't made its way to Newton for 30 years Alex Mullen celebrates a goal against MetroStars in 2024 Alex Mullen has been crowned South Australia's best NPL player for consecutive years, but while honoured by the recognition, Campbelltown City's captain is hungry for his side to rediscover their ruthless edge when it comes to silverware Three seasons without trophies can hardly be considered a drought Campbelltown City has spoiled supporters over the past decade Mullen takes solace in the fact that his side has been one of the top performers in their competitions throughout this period "Falling in the last hurdles has been frustrating but I feel the most important thing is that we are always around the mark A lot of people are quick to forget that the three years before our current run we won it (the NPL SA Championship) three years running," he told FPF recently One trophy that has eluded Mullen and Campbelltown City in their run has been the Federation Cup. In fact, the Red Devils last claimed Cup glory in 1994, beating Salisbury United on the day The midfielder shared that it is a new stat for him and the club, but one they would love to correct when they take on the Modbury Jets in the competition's 2024 edition I didn't even know that stat until last year after we lost to Metro in extra time It is a new stat for me and many people at the club; you'd probably call it a 'negative stat' we want to win; we want to win everything," he said Campbelltown fell short to the MetroStars in last year's final and to say it was a rollercoaster would be an understatement the Red Devils celebrated their 60th year of existence with a gala that night which the players arrived exceptionally late to after their final went to extra time It all started well for Michael Matricciani's side when Shogo Yoshikawa opened the scoring within three minutes A Hamish Gow brace gave MetroStars the lead at half-time before Mullen himself levelled the score A tantalising encounter was quickly turned on its head when Yoshikawa was given a red card for a dangerous challenge Campbelltown City fought admirably to keep the score level before they were sunk by a 119th-minute winner by Ren Nagamatsu "It was a really emotionally draining day and night that one and it is kind of locked in my memory that day," Mullen admitted but it is a really important lesson for us heading into this game against Modbury Jets and making sure that we are disciplined and ready to go." Alex Mullen competes for the ball against fellow Federation Cup finalists Modbury Jets earlier this season Campbelltown's opposition in the 2024 Final Mullen is highly complimentary of the journey Maurice Natale has taken his side on and Federation Cup and NPL SA Grand Final appearances it is one of the most impressive coaching performances I have seen throughout my career at this level," Mullen shared "You can see it in how they play; it is almost fearless I have a lot of respect for Modbury Jets and Maurice but I hope that fairytale ends when we play them in the final." The Federation Cup Final is a special occasion for Alex Mullen While this wrinkle guarantees a Mullen sibling goes home happy it provides an interesting subplot to an already exciting matchup Alex Mullen played against his brother Matt (left) earlier this season "It's been a great journey with my brother over the years everything I am now has come from following in his footsteps and it should be a really good occasion for both clubs." Campbelltown and Modbury have already faced off once this season but Mullen described it as a game of two halves expecting another intense encounter on Saturday afternoon The South Australian Federation Cup Final takes place on Saturday July 6. Later this month, on Tuesday, July 30, Campbelltown City travel to Queensland to take on Moreton City Excelsior in the Australia Cup Round of 32. Play Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds2m 59sBrought to you by Peter Woodfoorde is a single man, a father, and he's homeless.  Living in a gazebo in Modbury, Peter has been asked to move on.  "All we want to do is just basically be able to live", he said to David Bevan. "We're just pawns on a chess board".  Modbury man, Peter Woodfoorde is a father, and he's homeless, living in a gazebo.(Supplied) Published: 13h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:30pm Newsletter Sign upGet your latest local news for free in your email inboxSubmit I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from South Hams Gazette. Read our privacy noticeA South Hams District Council van crashed into Modbury Post Office this morning (30 April), destroying the shop window. The South Hams District Council van had been parked on Brownston Street when a mechanical error caused the van to roll down the hill. Jenny Jones, post mistress and a solicitor at Devon Law, commented: “I got a phone call this morning, at about quarter to eight, to say that a South Hams van was in the shop window. “They were cleaning the toilets and the handbrake, we think, gave way and the van came down. There had been school children at the bus stop, but luckily nobody got hurt.  “The van came across the street, came into the window and then came into the shop. Literally, it mounted up and actually physically came into the actual shop. “ Broad Street, where Modbury Post Office is located, is the main link road between Kingsbridge and Plymouth. Steven Mullineaux, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Customer Service Delivery at South Hams District Council, who was at the scene said: “I have been to Modbury this morning, to speak directly to those concerned in the incident. It was an unfortunate and regrettable incident and we’re really thankful that nobody was hurt. “We are supporting the owner of the business to make the property safe and we are in contact with our insurers. We are also supporting our own driver who is devastated about the incident. “Early investigations lead us to believe that the incident was a mechanical failure on the vehicle and we are assured it wasn’t driver error. “I would like to assure everyone that we take public safety very seriously and we will be carrying out a thorough internal investigation into the vehicle failure.” The driver passed a breathalyser test and the van has been taken for investigation. Morbury Post Office, which also sells stationary, confectionaries and antiques, is described at the hub of the community - bringing in people from surrounding areas following other Post Office closures. Post Office worker, Allison Whitney, commended Devon and Cornwall Police - who arrived to secure the area and supported those involved in the incident. Despite similar incidences, Whitney went on to explain Devon County Council have proposed plans to remove bollards from this busy street. A crash at The Brownston Gallery has left the building covered in scaffolding, and an elderly gentleman died in 2021 after being hit by a van on Broad Street. Cllr Bernard Taylor, Ward Member for Charterlands, also at the scene, made assurances that he would be pushing Devon County Council to instead put more bollards in place, rather than remove them. South Hams District Council have secured the scene and the Post Office is now open as usual. Comments Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Peter 'Woody' Woodforde is homeless.  A father and an artist, he has been living in a Modbury gazebo.  "It got down to minus one or something", he said to David Bevan. Well, finally he has a home in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Homeless Modbury Ma, Woody with his kangaroo puppet, Skip.(Supplied) Every year Modbury celebrates its colourful and chequered history at the beginning of May for 10 days. A Royal Charter to hold an annual nine-day fair was granted to Modbury in 1329 by King Edward III. The Charter was read by the Portreeve on May 3, the eve of the old St George’s Day to announce the start of the Fair and allowed that the people had the right to free trade and to sell liquor without a licence. The freedom was symbolised by the Glove which on a pole with flowers was first hung on the Market Hall then on the Bell Inn on Broad Street. The Town Crier reads the Charter and the Glove is hung there on the same building every year. Modbury’s Town Crier will officiate and herald events throughout the fair. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 This is probably not the page you’re looking for From the award-winning Modbury Hospital Upgrade honoured with the National Health Facility Award to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) Stage 3 Redevelopment Built Environs continues to set benchmarks in the health sector These projects showcase Built Environs’ expertise in managing complex endeavours within operational environments, demonstrating its ability to deliver large-scale, world-class health infrastructure general manager for South Australia at Built Environs sheds light on the company’s focus on the health sector the challenges faced and the innovative techniques employed to ensure seamless integration with existing hospital operations “We have been constructing medical facilities for the better part of 20 years,” says Jachmann we have focused more intensely on this sector aligning with our strengths in safely delivering high-quality complex projects within operational environments.” “Our team is passionate about engaging in projects that bring significant benefits to the community.” The Modbury Hospital Upgrade in Adelaide’s north stands out as one of South Australia’s most complex hospital redevelopments This ambitious project involved a 13,000-square-metre refurbishment of existing facilities below or adjacent to a live operational environment Built Environs successfully completed the infrastructure and building services upgrades as well as new build and refurbishment works all while keeping the hospital fully operational Despite the added complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic the project was completed ahead of time and under budget heavily staged due to access restrictions,” he says which required meticulous separation of construction activities from public areas.” “Setting up safe work zones and using structured processes such as decontamination units and negative-pressure enclosures Built Environs utilised extensive 3D point cloud scanning for the Modbury Hospital Upgrade This technology allowed the project team to identify clashes before starting onsite work ensuring efficient and clash-free execution “It meant we could execute the work with certainty,” Jachmann adds “In situations where we had limited time to undertake works because beds were going offline this prior planning ensured we didn’t encounter unforeseen issues that would extend those durations.” “This built trust between us and the hospital staff – when we said we needed two weeks following the success of the Modbury Hospital Upgrade Built Environs was appointed as the managing contractor for the TQEH Stage 3 Redevelopment – another complex endeavour This two-and-a-half-year project involved delivering a new $250 million clinical services building a 52-bed rehabilitation unit and four procedure rooms Completed in May this year and going live in June the project highlights the company’s diligence and integration with end users throughout the construction Managing traffic and access was crucial for the TQEH project given its proximity to an operational environment The project team used animated modelling of traffic flows and detailed construction animations to strategise site access and effectively segregate construction activities from hospital operations “That planning was really worthwhile,” says Jachmann “It was great to share that with the stakeholders to provide them with comfort about how the construction delivery would unfold.” The team also employed 3D point cloud scanning and service capturing to ensure accurate as-built data we scanned and incorporated as-built data of all post-tension tendons into the model “The team also followed stringent processes for wall closeouts capturing visual records of everything in the walls before closure ensuring accuracy for future renovations.” senior project manager for the TQEH project at Built Environs emphasises the importance of collaboration and communication with the client “The communication transfer that we had between us and the client was thorough and extensive,” says Goldup “This reduced the risk of miscommunication across multiple layers of our organisation and the client’s group.” ensuring ample notification for the client and maintaining operational areas at all times.” the team implemented multiple fencing setups to ensure uninterrupted patient access Although the client mentioned they could shut down the area for a week or two with advance notice the project team knew it was important to avoid that and instead staged the works to minimise impact “Another highlight was our early notifications for critical works,” says Goldup “Recognising the importance of this entrance we notified the client about seven or eight months in advance.” Goldup highlights that Built Environs’ approach to user engagement went beyond the initial brief ensuring extensive user consultation and alignment with the client’s requirements “This approach allowed us to refine the brief into more specific ensuring the final build closely aligned with the client’s needs,” explains Goldup “We conducted an unprecedented number of user walkthroughs which the client prioritised to mitigate the risk of misalignment between what we were building and what the client’s user groups expected.” The team also took an active role in procuring medical equipment ensuring early incorporation into the design and alignment with end-user expectations The TQEH project also achieved significant sustainability outcomes becoming the largest fully electric hospital in South Australia Innovations such as green steel and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) reduced carbon emissions by close to 2,900 tonnes Using a range of innovative techniques and technologies Built Environs successfully delivered both the Modbury Hospital Upgrade and the TQEH project with zero unplanned disruptions to hospital operations Jachmann expresses the company’s enthusiasm for continuing to assist South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport and Department for Health and Wellbeing with their infrastructure rollouts and upgrades “We secured the Flinders Medical Centre Redevelopment following our success with TQEH,” says Jachmann “This $350 million project will commence in September this year and continue through to mid-2027.” Built Environs has also secured the next stage at Modbury Hospital which involves the delivery of a new mental health facility currently underway and scheduled for completion at the beginning of 2026 “We are proud to have such valuable repeat work with a great client,” says Jachmann and our team can take pride in what they deliver the TQEH project will benefit 50,000 people per month amounting to over half a million people a year will provide incredible benefits to the community as well.” Built Environs is not just building medical facilities; it is building the future of healthcare in South Australia The company aims to continue delivering to the highest quality standards always putting its clients front and centre technological innovation and a deep commitment to community wellbeing Built Environs continues to deliver projects that not only meet but exceed expectations providing enduring value for generations to come You must be logged in to post a comment Inside Construction is Australia’s leading news resource for the civil engineering and commercial construction industry Inside Construction is produced by a team of leading journalists at Prime Creative Media who regularly engage with key influencers in the construction sector The upgrade - one of the biggest in Modbury Hospital's history - will help ease the burden for cancer and mental health patients in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs the mental health rehabilitation beds will support adults who need longer stays in hospital for therapeutic and rehabilitative care under a model that provides therapy in a specially designed living space to support daily activities.  Divided into two 12-bed pods the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit will feature four interview rooms external courtyard spaces for each of the pods and two clinical open-plan offices and a staff lounge The Older Person's Mental Health Unit - which will see the existing Older Persons Acute Mental Health Service currently located at the Lyell McEwin Hospital moved to Modbury - will offer specialist mental health support to older people aged 65 and above The unit will be split into two – a 12-bed open pod and an eight-bed pod for high dependency clients sensory modulation and family and visitor rooms along with an internal courtyard space for each pod and a landscaped area The cancer centre will be accessible via a separate dedicated entrance it will be the first time in a decade that cancer services are delivered at Modbury Hospital public hospital patients living in north-eastern suburbs attend Lyell McEwin Hospital or other metro-Adelaide hospitals for chemotherapy.   The car park is scheduled for completion in September 2025 Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Acting Chief Executive Karen Puvogel said the project marked “an exciting milestone in the history of Modbury Hospital”.  “By increasing our services we can ensure our community can access the mental health and cancer support they need “The introduction of a multi-level carpark is something that our staff have also been requesting for some time. I am delighted that we can deliver on this for them and make it easier for our patients and their loved ones to come to the hospital." The RAA NPLSA Grand Final no one expected between the youthful exuberance of Adelaide United and the fairytale journey of Modbury Jets saw a bumper 1627-strong crowd enter the gates of ServiceFM Stadium to witness Football South Australia crown a new RAA NPLSA Champion Adelaide United’s Grand Final day got off to a rocky start when A-League Men captain Craig Goodwin was unexpectedly transferred to the Saudi Arabian Pro-League an opportunity presents itself and that came in the form of the RAA NPLSA Grand Final for the next generation of Reds who entered their encounter against Modbury Jets keen to earn their club silverware and to stake their claims for consideration once the A-League Men season kicks off It may have been Adelaide United’s first RAA NPLSA Grand Final but the big story entering the decider was Maurice Natale’s Modbury In just their first season after gaining promotion to the NPL the Jets managed to play themselves into the competition’s Grand Final even knocking out Premiers MetroStars in the process.  The Modbury narrative ran into its first problem on the big night after only a minute when defender Tim Henderson went down with an injury after only a minute of game time The concern was palpable in the Modbury dominated crowd as Henderson is not a player to stay down without cause but within 5 minutes of re-entering the field of play Henderson slipped whilst attempting to meet an underhit Joseph Macheda back pass who has found himself playing at right back at times in 2023 rolling the ball past an advancing Ryan Neild to give the Young Reds an early lead Henderson did not remain on the pitch for much longer being replaced by Paul Wilson in the Modbury backline due to his injury the Jets were able to work their way back into the game and Hamish McCabe nearly punished the Young Reds on the counter.  the game settled into its expected rhythm of Adelaide United controlling the ball and the Modbury Jets pressing their opponents while looking to hit them on the counter the Young Reds insisted on playing from the back and that attacking intent nearly paid off multiple times as Airton Andrioli’s side inched closer to a second goal when that second goal came it was self-inflicted with Madanha pouncing on a loose ball from the back and once again finding himself one-on-one with Neild in the Jets' goal The winger’s attempted chip was partly saved by the goalkeeper but Luka Jovanovic made no mistake to tap home United’s second in the 37th minute a clean Ethan Alagich ball to Jonny Yull in the box saw the midfielder effectively crown Adelaide United RAA NPLSA Champions heading into halftime Natale threw caution to the wind at the break by introducing forward Stefan Matteo for defensive midfielder Darsem Shaksi which saw Matteo nearly set up Joshua Hernandez for Modbury’s opening goal with the latter recording his brace against a Jets side which began to grow increasingly dejected The Young Reds threatened to blow the match out of the water two minutes later and after Bailey O’Neil hit the crossbar from range in the 53rd minute Jonny Yull was given far too much time and space in the box and the midfielder duly obliged to make it five Within the next 15 minutes the Young Reds had turned Modbury’s fairytale into a nightmare with Luke Duzel and substitute Fabian Talladira adding insult to injury by recording their side’s sixth and seventh goals respectively A day to forget for Modbury ended with a silver lining after Liam McCabe capitalised on a Giuseppe Bovalina slip to deliver the ball to his brother Hamish in the box who was able to record a consolation goal for his side On a night where Modbury fans would have hoped the scoring started sooner the script repeated with the brothers combining and Hamish recording Modbury’s second Conceding two late goals did not dampen the Young Reds’ spirits who despite fielding multiple A-League Men players celebrated their club’s first NPL title with evident passion were involved in relegation battles as recently as two seasons ago which made being crowned Champions in the same competition they were nearly demoted from all the more sweeter Modbury Hospital in South Australia is set for a major expansion with the release of designs for a $117 million project marking one of the most significant upgrades in the hospital’s history the expansion will include a substantial increase in healthcare facilities and services Central to the expansion is a new state-of-the-art Mental Health Precinct featuring 24 mental health rehabilitation beds and a 20-bed Older Persons Mental Health unit This addition will boost the hospital’s overnight bed capacity by 20 percent The 24 mental health rehabilitation beds are designed to support adults requiring extended therapeutic and rehabilitative care in a living space that encourages daily activities The unit will be divided into two 12-bed pods each with its own communal spaces and external courtyards will specialize in mental health support for individuals aged 65 and above one with 12 beds and another high-dependency pod with eight beds complete with sensory modulation rooms and spaces for families and visitors Another significant addition is a brand-new Cancer Centre The center marks the reintroduction of cancer services at Modbury Hospital The Cancer Centre will have a dedicated entrance and a link bridge to the hospital’s existing south wing the plan includes a new five-storey car park with capacity for more than 300 vehicles This facility aims to accommodate the anticipated increase in patient activity following the expansion Premier Peter Malinauskas said that the Government is delivering a bigger better Modbury Hospital for the people of the North East “More capacity inside the hospital and more car parks outside the hospital means a better experience for patients and their families.” “By investing in more mental health beds we can ease pressure on emergency departments freeing up space for those who need urgent treatment and getting ambulances off the ramp.” “The cancer centre will allow north-east residents requiring chemotherapy to access this lifesaving treatment closer to home we’re delivering more than 300 new car parks addressing a long-standing criticism about a lack of parking on site.” Minister for Health and Wellbeing Chris Picton said “these works represent a $117 million commitment made by our Government to boost the number of mental health rehabilitation beds across the system and introduce cancer services to Modbury Hospital for the first time.” “Not only are we expanding services at the hospital we’re also making sure that we have infrastructure in place to support an increase in patients and staff through a brand-new multideck carpark.” “We are future-proofing our health system to ensure we can provide a high quality of care for all South Australians.” Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Acting Chief Executive said the project marks an exciting milestone in the history of Modbury Hospital “The introduction of a multi-level carpark is something that our staff have also been requesting for some time.” “I am delighted that we can deliver on this for them and make it easier for our patients and their loved ones to come to the hospital.” For more info, click here For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 13:36 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week. Bank Holiday Monday promises to be a dry day across the region. After a cool but fairly sunny start, cloud is likely to increase from the northeast for a while turning sunshine hazy, and it will remain a little breezy. Maximum temperature 15 °C. Patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving a sunnier end to the day, followed by a dry and generally clear night. As winds ease a patchy rural frost is possible. Minimum temperature 2 °C. Another dry and settled day is on the cards on Tuesday. Winds will be light and with plenty of strong sunshine developing it will begin to feel quite warm again. Maximum temperature 15 °C. The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating. It will stay dry with sunshine at times. Though a breeze develops again, temperatures will be on the warm side. Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period. Overall, fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places. Overall, temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) self.__wrap_n!=1&&self.__wrap_b(document.currentScript.dataset.ssrId,1) In Modbury, our sewerage system is showing its age and is in need of upgrading. We’re busy repairing, replacing and enlarging a lot of the sewers to help increase their capacity and efficiency. This essential work will also help reduce the risk of spills and pollutions from these assets. Last year we took the difficult decision to postpone the planned sewer renewals in Modbury due to circumstances beyond our control. Since then, we’ve been redesigning the scheme and with our new contractor to reduce the impact it will have on the town. We’re now planning to repair the sewer with very latest lining technology, which will reduce the number of excavations needed. We’re now in a much better position to carry out the works, and we’re planning to start on 8 January 2024 with the intention to finish by the end of February. In some areas, we'll still have to use more traditional excavation techniques due to the age and condition of the sewer. You’ll see diggers and our teams and contractors busy building a new manhole and checking the suspected voids in the road before they put the area back to how they found it.  In areas where we are repairing the sewers using lining technology, the repairs all happen inside the pipes, so you won’t actually see a lot after the lining is installed  – in fact, it might look like we’re not doing anything! But, it’s all going on underground. While you’re walking on the pavement, a metre or so under your feet, robots are repairing the sewers! We're really excited to use this technology for the first time in Modbury. Previously, lining wasn't an option because of the differing diameters of the pipework as it goes along. However, advances in lining material mean that there's now a lining technique that works and will secure Modbury's sewers well into the future. Here's a bit more about how the lining process works: Before lining starts, the sewer is diverted using an overland pipe. The empty section is then cleaned and inspected with a CCTV camera. Pipes connecting into the sewer are accurately mapped so that the connections can be re-opened once the sewer has been lined. A sliding foil is pulled through the pipe before the liner to reduce the amount of friction between the liner and the sewer. Then the liner sock is inserted using a 5-tonne winch. Air is pumped into the liner to expand it. The liner is infused with polyester resin which is then dried by passing a UV light through it. The light reacts with the resin, curing it in place. Depending on the size of the pipe, the robot can dry between 0.5m and 1.5m per minute. Once the liner is cured, flow through the sewer is restored. Then, the connecting sewers can be reopened. Our teams use a robot to do that too. The position of the connections are logged in the robots computer, and the robot cuts holes in the liner at exactly the right location. This method of repairing sewers means that the work can be completed much faster and with less disruption than traditional ‘open cut’ excavation. On average, 100 metres of pipe with a 225mm diameter can be repaired in just 1 day. And a liner like this is expected to last for decades. Transporting materials, and using diesel to power equipment are just some of the ways we emit carbon when doing repairs. Using the lining technology instead of traditional excavation, radically reduces the carbon emissions of our work.  This is just one of the ways we're protecting our environment, and working towards our NetZero goals. We won’t start any noisy work until 8am – however, using the lining technique does mean we can’t guarantee daily end times. The lining needs to be cured and the connection from your properties have to be reopened before our teams leave the site, so that means, depending on the length of the pipe they’re working on that day, they could finish early or much later into the evening.  One of the most positive outcomes of using the lining technique, is that there is less need for road closures, although some will still be needed to keep our teams safe. These include: There will also be overnight road closures in some areas. We are working in these areas at night to minimise further disruption to the town and to maintain access to the health centre during the day. A diversion route will be in place with additional traffic management in Modbury to allow local access. All efforts will be made to minimise disruption and to maintain access to properties affected by the road closure, with all pavements and car parks remaining open. We still have to complete two linings along Poundwell Street and Church Street which were delayed due to weather conditions. We hope to complete both linings at the same time, to minimise any further disruption. We didn’t want to come back during the busy Spring and Summer months because of the disruption this would have caused. Therefore, we plan to complete this work between 16-24 September. During that week, there will be traffic lights on Church Street to keep our teams and you safe. We are also planning overnight closures on Monday 16 September on Back Street and Tuesday 17 September on Poundwell Lane. Please note that this work is weather dependant, so these dates may change nearer the time.  It took SA Water crews 30 minutes to remove the cluster by carefully attaching lifting slings to its main roots before fixing them to an excavator’s arm which expertly guided the mass out of the concrete sewer chamber SA Water’s Senior Manager of Field Operations Colin Bell said other sections along the pipe also had extreme root intrusion while some yielded around 200 kilograms of wet wipes “Our crews were convinced they entered an episode of Stranger Things after making the discovery,” Colin said “We were first alerted to the potential invasion after a substantial blockage occurred in another section of pipe within Walkley Heights when we discovered what appeared to be a tree literally growing inside the sewers areas in the foothills or surrounded by natural spaces experience a higher number of blockages due to tree roots breaking into pipes in search of water and blocking the flow of sewage to our treatment plants thirsty tree roots are the leading cause of sewer blockages within our network across South Australia." To reduce the risk of blockages from tree roots, SA Water offers advice and a Healthy Pipes online tool to help South Australians plant the right tree in the right area of their property Colin said the tree root mass weighed around half a tonne and measured five metres in length “Due to the sheer weight of the root mass in Modbury we needed the help of our excavator to safely pull the cluster out of the chamber – with our crews achieving this in one clean attempt “Our cleaning also yielded a few more surprises such as 200 kilograms of wet wipes and several metres of rope serving as a timely reminder to the community to consider what they’re flushing down the toilet." For more information  about keeping our sewers healthy, visit SA Water Karen Killin in front of her home of 24 years MODBURY North is a winning choice for families Karen and William Killin are selling their solid three-bedroom home in Milne Rd after 24 happy years there “We bought here because it was affordable and we had two younger kids and the schools were close so it was a very convenient area,” Karen says “The house is on a big block which suited us because we also had two big dogs to think of that needed extra room to run around in “We’re downsizing now because we’re getting older and the block’s just getting a bit too much for us to look after.” 295 Milne Road, Modbury North Karen says the public transport service to the suburb was fantastic “We have a bus stop out the front and the O’Bahn route is only about five minutes away which gets you into the city in about 20 minutes,” Karen says “It’s only five minutes to Westfield Tea Tree Plaza shops and The Heights School is within walking distance the council (Tea Tree Gully) offers a free green waste disposal service and nearby Civic Park offers lots of activities for kids such as fun days and free outdoor film nights 7 Burra Street, Modbury North “We often walk around the block to the shops and I’ve always felt safe around here The suburb’s median house price has increased 7.4 per cent in the past year Sales agent Patrick O’Flaherty of Harcourts Sheppard Torrensville says it is still an affordable area handy to shopping centres “It attracts many young families because it’s affordable and a solid long term investment close to most things they need,” he says In five to 10 years it will be appreciated even more (by buyers) being about 30 minutes drive from the city Modbury North is a compact suburb about 13km north of Adelaide’s CBD Landowner Robert Symons Kelly encouraged development of a village on his land he named Modbury after his birthplace in Devonshire He says the village began to emerge in 1857 and Kelly’s property was generally known as Modbury Farm There is a good mix of public and private schools within a 2.7km radius including Modbury School Preschool to Year 7 (primary) Pedare Christian College (combined) and Modbury High School 1960s and 1970s houses dominate with lots of red and sandy brick exteriors tree-lined streets are common and paved footpaths and shrubbery often surround homes CoreLogic says almost 90 per cent of homes are detached houses Westfield Tea Tree Plaza shopping centre with cinemas and nearby bus interchange facilities is less than five minutes away Clovercrest Village shops include a supermarket Burragah Reserve includes sports ovals and children’s playground facilities hosts regular community activities like free film evenings (in spring/summer) festive season celebrations and offers walking paths The Solandra Wetlands (Ladywood Dr) offer neat walking trails and you can be at Semaphore Beach in 30 minutes too Waterworld Aquatic Centre and the Ashley Avenue Dog Park are within five minutes drive if you feel like a swim or a dog-friendly outing third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. More changes for public hospital services have been outlined by SA Health Minister Jack Snelling. (ABC News) Link copiedShareShare articlePlans for a specialised elective surgery eye centre for Modbury Hospital in Adelaide have been abandoned, the South Australian Government says. Procedures such as cataract removal would have been performed there. Health Minister Jack Snelling said other options were being evaluated after talks with key interest groups about other day surgery plans at Modbury Hospital. Mr Snelling also detailed plans to shift orthopaedic and cardiology inpatient services from Modbury Hospital in the north-east to the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's northern suburbs. He said the focus for the Lyell McEwin Hospital would be on emergencies and complex surgery. The Minister promised the changes would reduce waiting times for operations. "Currently orthopaedic surgery patients presenting on a Friday wait on average around 150 hours for their surgery," he said. "Under the new model, most patients will receive their surgery within 24 hours." Mr Snelling said elective surgery would become the focus for Modbury Hospital. "Under this realignment, Modbury Hospital will become the elective surgery centre for the north and north-eastern area, carrying out around 1,800 more elective procedures, including scopes, a year," he said. The Emergency Department will only handle low-level cases, and patients who present with life-threatening conditions will be stabilised before being transferred to the Lyell McEwin. Some staff may need to work between the two hospitals, and cuts to jobs and bed numbers cannot be ruled out. Northern Adelaide Local Health Network head of emergency services Doctor Hendrika Meyer said many Modbury staff were not happy with the Government's Transforming Health plan. "I think whenever there is any type of major changes, it doesn't matter where it is, there are going to be people who are concerned because you are obviously going into something that is unknown," she said. The Government also abandoned a dedicated eye surgery centre proposed for Modbury. "Opthamologists have been to see me, and the college of opthamology as well, [and] they had some concerns about it going out to Modbury and how practical and normal that was," Mr Snelling said. Opposition Health spokesperson Stephen Wade called it a backflip and said South Australians could have no confidence in the Transforming Health. The Government promised an improvement for breast services at Modbury, saying a one-stop arrangement would ensure women had access to a breast surgeon, a radiologist and a breast care nurse. Mr Snelling said the relocation of services was expected to start next year, as part of the Government's wider Transforming Health overhaul. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced The Government is investing $96 million to modernise Modbury Hospital increasing surgical capabilities and improving facilities for both patients and staff Feature image is an artists rendition of the upgrade courtesy of the office of the Premier of South Australia Residents in Adelaide’s north east are a step closer to receiving world-class care closer to home as fast-tracked construction on the new operating theatres commence at Modbury Hospital Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade said the Marshall Liberal Government is investing $96 million to modernise Modbury Hospital “The extensive upgrading and enhancing of Modbury Hospital is part of a landmark billion-dollar health infrastructure build across the state which is easing pressure on our Emergency Departments and providing patient services closer to home,” said Minister Wade “Construction is continuing to support the hospital in undertaking more complex surgical activities and better manage patient flow whilst creating capacity like never seen before “The temporary closure of all four operating theatres last week will enable construction of the new surgical suite on level one to be fast-tracked resulting in building works to be done in one stage rather than over multiple stages “This is not only bringing forward the completion date for the theatres but also creating immediate local jobs during the challenging employment environment due the COVID-19 pandemic “Work has been steadily progressing on the new inpatient surgical ward and High Dependency Unit and recently completed works have created a new four-bed bay and 12 overnight beds the redevelopment is hard to miss as civil works on the new multi-level Outpatients Department building is ongoing with structural steel now being installed.” The High Dependency Unit (HDU) is scheduled to be operational in March 2021 the opening of the four operating theatres and two new procedure rooms is scheduled in April 2021 eight months earlier than originally planned Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) Chief Executive Officer said the latest construction milestone was an exciting achievement for the Network “We have been working closely with our staff and patients to make sure the upgrades meet the needs of our growing community,” Ms Geraghty said “We have also ensured those affected Modbury Hospital theatre staff are placed to work elsewhere within NALHN and within our existing arrangements during the construction period “The recently completed administration area on level five is another positive step and not only provides staff with a more modernised work environment but has created space for work on the new 20-bed Palliative Care Unit to begin on the ground floor this month “While we know there will be some minor disruptions to some areas of the hospital and visitors for their patience during building works.” ABC News News HomeAdelaide's poor ongoing ambulance ramping statistics down to Lyell McEwin Modbury hospitalsShare Adelaide's poor ongoing ambulance ramping statistics down to Lyell McEwin Modbury hospitalsBy Rory McClaren The Lyell McEwin Hospital is a large hospital in Elizabeth Vale Link copiedShareShare articleNew data reveals an increase in ramping outside Adelaide's northern suburbs hospitals has contributed to an overall rise in figures across the metropolitan area The number of hours lost in the transfer of care — the time it takes to get a patient from an ambulance into an emergency department — nearly doubled at the Lyell McEwin Hospital over the past six months and rose by 39 per cent at Modbury Hospital Health Minister Chris Picton said a lot of attention was being focused on northern Adelaide the ongoing building works for the new ED [at Lyell McEwin] have temporarily split it in two and made the issues more difficult," he said there's no question we need more beds and more staff there and we are delivering that." Health Minister Chris Picton says there are plans for more beds at the Lyell McEwin Hospital He said plans for 48 extra beds at the major northern suburbs hospital received planning approval last week with the local health network committing to hiring more emergency department doctors and nurses "[We are] working with our clinicians to make sure that ambulances can be cleared and patients don't face safety concerns waiting in the community calling triple-0." Opposition health spokeswoman Ashton Hurn said Labor "continues to scramble for excuses as to why they're presiding over the worst ramping results in the state's history" A little more than 200 hours were lost to ramping at the Lyell McEwin in October 2021 which was well down on a high of 714 hours in August The highest number of hours lost to ramping at one site in the 12 months to October 2022 came at Flinders Medical Centre in May That equates to an average of 45-and-a-half hours each day that month On Tuesday, it was revealed that eight areas formerly used for storage or treatment had been converted to inpatient bed spaces at Flinders Medical Centre in a bid to ease pressure on its emergency department. Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) chief executive Kerrie Freeman said the hospital needed to consolidate and use every available space to treat incoming patients. "I don't call them unconventional spaces. They're just beds," Dr Freeman said. "We would not put people into a space that was not safe or staffed, under any circumstances." Elective surgery lists are currently limited to urgent category 1 and 2 cases at Flinders Medical Centre. (ABC News: Leah MacLennan) Flinders has also cancelled almost two dozen elective surgeries this week to boost capacity amid growing numbers of furloughed staff and COVID-19 cases. SALHN has 67 staff furloughed due to COVID, and 43 COVID-positive patients currently admitted. Of the 22 elective surgery postponements, all but one were classed as non-urgent categories 2 or 3. In a statement, SALHN said elective surgeries were currently limited to urgent category 1 and 2 cases, and apologised for the delays and the "disruptive" impact on patients. "We are constantly reviewing our surgery lists to prioritise clinically urgent cases and to ensure we give patients as much notice as possible if their surgery is postponed," SALHN said.