The Coalition has promised to spend $102 million redeveloping Scone's Scott Memorial Hospital if it is re-elected at this month's state poll.
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Deputy Premier Paul Toole's announcement on Tuesday in the Nationals-held marginal seat of Upper Hunter represents the largest election promise in the region during the campaign.
The 48-bed Scott Memorial Hospital includes a 24-hour emergency department, general surgical, obstetrics and palliative care, aged care services and outpatient clinics.
Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the redevelopment would deliver a new "state-of-the-art" hospital building consolidating services now at different sites across the campus and refurbish health worker accommodation.
"Scott Memorial Hospital is a key health service that has provided much-needed care and treatment to thousands of people over the past 100 years," Ms Taylor said.
"It is part of the fabric of this community.
"The NSW Liberal and Nationals government has recognised that it's time it was upgraded so that locals know their loved ones will continue to get the care they need and deserve."
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