A Grafton mental health facility is set for a $700,000 refurbishment, with upgrades planned to improve the environment for patients and staff.
The Aruma Community Mental Health facility will receive the funding through the NSW Government’s $12 million Regional Health Minor Works Program.
Work will include new flooring, ceilings and lighting, along with general maintenance and upgrades to outdoor patient interview spaces and external waiting areas.
A new airconditioning system and ICT equipment will also be installed.
Clarence MP Richie Williamson said the improvements would benefit people accessing mental health services across the region.
“This is a very welcome investment in an important health facility serving people across the Clarence Valley,” Williamson said.
“People accessing mental health services deserve facilities that are comfortable, welcoming and fit for purpose, and these upgrades will deliver some much-needed improvements at Aruma.
“The works will benefit both patients and staff, with improvements to the internal environment as well as the outdoor interview and waiting areas.
“Aruma provides an important service to people in our region, and these upgrades will help create a better environment for those accessing care as well as the dedicated staff delivering it.
“I look forward to seeing the refurbishment get underway and ultimately providing a facility that better meets the needs of the local community.”
Work is expected to begin in mid-2027.
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