Eight months after Queensland Health flagged its purchase of the Mater Hospital, there is still no confirmed reopening date. Queensland Health began renovations on the Rosella St facility after Mercy Health closed the Mater Hospital in October. Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher this week asked for patience from residents, with a significant amount of renovations still under way. Queensland Health director project manager office Steven Gall said substantial renovations and equipment were needed after Mercy Health stripped the facility bare and took regulators, fixtures and fittings during the move. Mr Butcher announced the purchase in April, when he claimed it would ensure the community s health services were retained and improved.