Simeon Brown has confirmed plans for Dunedin's new hospital, unveiling details of the project, which will cost 1.88 billion dollars to complete.

The last government had promised to build a new hospital on the old Cadbury Chocolate Factory site, but initially the National Government put those plans on hold in September because of budget fears. 

After looking into two alternative options, the Health Minister has today come out and announced the Government will build a new hospital on the Cadbury site without blowing the budget out.

But how are they doing it? 

Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the details with Ryan Bridge.

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Simeon Brown has confirmed plans for Dunedin's new hospital, unveiling details of the project, which will cost 1.88 billion dollars to complete.
The last government had promised to build a new hospital on the old Cadbury Chocolate Factory site, but initially the National Government put those plans on hold in September because of budget fears.&nbsp;
After looking into two alternative options, the Health Minister has today come out and announced the Government will build a new hospital on the Cadbury site without blowing the budget out.
But how are they doing it?&nbsp;
Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the details with Ryan Bridge.
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Dunedin Hospital downscale

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