Planning for the region's future health needs is no quick or easy feat, but according to Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board Chair Peta Jamieson the detailed business case investigating a new Bundaberg hospital is "advancing well".
She said a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, sustainability and financial impacts of the proposed hospital was progressing, with peer reviews and business case drafting well under way.
"We're very happy with the level of participation during the community consultation period, both in terms of the response to the survey and the level of interaction with the community on the ground," she said.