Improving health services for North Queensland
The relocation of Mater Mothers' Private Townsville and the renal unit from Mater's Hyde Park to Pimlico campus is complemented by an additional four fast-track treatment bays being added to Mater Emergency, demonstrating Mater's continued investment in improved healthcare for North Queenslanders.
Mater Mothers' Private Townsville
Our relocated maternity ward will include:
- 12 inpatient beds
- 3 birth suites
- 6 special care nursery cots.
This project is expected to be complete by early 2026.
The Mater Mothers' Private Townsville project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Pimlico campus renal unit
Our relocated renal unit will adjoin Mater Emergency, providing our dialysis patients with direct access to Mater's full suite of specialists as required.
The unit is also set to expand on Mater's existing service, with 12 renal dialysis chairs set to come online by the end of 2025.
Emergency expansion
In partnership with Private Emergency Health Australia, Mater's nine-bay Emergency Department is expanding with an additional four fast-track treatment bays, expected to be online by the end of 2025.
This expansion responds to the growing demand for emergency care and complements Mater's full-circle offering from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the new renal unit located?
From 25 November 2025, Mater Private Hospital Townsville’s renal unit can be found at Mater’s Pimlico campus on Fulham Road. The unit will be situated in the old Queensland X-Ray building on the ground floor of the Mater Medical Suites.
Where will the new maternity unit be located?
Adjacent to the front entrance to Mater Private Hospital Townsville, located off Diprose Street – Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville will be in a new purpose-built unit which is expected to open from February 2026.
Will dialysis services be paused as the renal unit moves from Hyde Park to Pimlico?
Dialysis services at our Hyde Park campus will continue to operate as normal up until close of business on Monday 24 November, with the new service opening at our Pimlico campus from 6.30am on Tuesday 25 November. There will be no impact to patient care, with no dialysis lists expected to be missed during the transfer.
I’m due in early 2026 – where will I go to have my baby?
If your due date is close to the date of Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville’s relocation, your birthing team will remain in close contact with you to ensure you know where you will be able to access birthing services. All expectant mothers will receive communications from Mater once services have relocated to ensure you know when we have moved to Pimlico.
Why are the maternity and renal units moving?
Mater is committed to continually delivering high-quality care, and this relocation is allowing us to deliver purpose-built facilities for our clinicians, staff and patients to ensure they receive the best care every time. Delivering these services from our Pimlico campus will allow for direct access to Mater’s full suite of services and clinicians, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Departments if required.
Will services be expanded as part of the move?
Mater Private Hospital Townsville’s renal unit will expand from our current eight chairs to 12 chairs once fully operational, allowing more patients to access the service.
What is the easiest way to access the new renal unit?
The renal unit can be found beside our Fulham Road drop off / pick up zone – if you are being dropped off, follow the driveway up to the blue pedestrian gate and follow the footpath around to the left, past the medical suite entrance, until you see the renal unit entrance. Patients parking in the multistorey car park will be able to follow the directions of the Volunteers through to the unit from the Mercy Centre.
What will be the easiest way to access the new maternity unit?
Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville can be found opposite our multistorey car park on Lothair Street – this provides convenient undercover parking in close proximity to our maternity unit. Those requiring direct access to the unit are also able to make use of the drop off / pick up area directly in front of Mater Mothers’ – please note that there is a two-minute limit for vehicles in these bays.
My question wasn’t answered here – where can I go for help?
You can submit questions at any time here – or phone our friendly team on 4727 4444.