The centre opened last week with dignitaries like Health Minister Michael Ferguson and Apsley MLC Tania Rattray in attendance.

The former four-bed centre now has five acute beds.

Mr Ferguson said that the additional bed would facilitate the provision of palliative care at the centre.

``There is also a new two bed emergency room and adjacent treatment room, along with nine residential aged care bedrooms with ensuites, with an application made to the Federal Government to allow us to offer these facilities for respite care,'' he said.

``The centre also features a range of other services including GP clinic, community nursing, day centre activities, consulting rooms, X-ray room and dental clinic.''

Mr Loudon said that although the aged care facility's capacity remained at nine beds, these were now completely refitted and relocated to the new build, with the former aged care facility now housing service and consulting rooms and a few offices.

``And the new emmergency rooms are quite substantial with a high standard - a lovely facuility, with all we should have in a remote area,'' he said.

Mr Ferguson satid that the redevelopment had allowed additional services, some of which, including chemotherapy and blood transfusions, were already being offered.

``It's pleasing to see that it's not only patients set to benefit, with staff enjoying a new kitchen and laundry, also welcoming Ambulance Tasmania into the building with a modern new office and storeroom,'' he said.

``The government has provided $7.3 million towards this work and the result is an excellent facility, which offers access to better care for the community.''

Mr Ferguson said that the government had a long term plan to rebuild essential services and fix the health system.

Last week's opening was another step towards a better future in health, he said.