Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital's first operating theatre set to open in January. The Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital was officially opened at a ceremony last night. The hospital was a joint venture between the Central Lakes Trust and Southern Cross Healthcare to offer better access to elective surgeries in Queenstown alongside services the Lakes District Hospital already offers, such as A&E. The new Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital in Queenstown was offically opened last night, realising the vision of Arrowtown consultant Andrew Blair. It was Arrowtown consultant Andrew Blair who brought Central Lakes Trust and Southern Cross Healthcare together, after identifying a need for another hospital.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2021 00:32 UTC