The Minns Labor Government, the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District will today break ground on the $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a world class health education and research complex that will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician scientists on its 36,000 square metre site, spanning the University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Due to open in 2028, the giant facility will be a major centre for biomedical innovation and research - bringing the disciplines of biology and medicine together to fast-track scientific discovery into real life health outcomes for patients and strengthen Australia's global leadership in biomedicine.
Following a competitive tender process Australian-owned Richard Crookes Constructions has been selected as construction partner to build the complex, which includes two new biomedical research buildings over eight levels, and connecting bridges between the university and RPA.
An independent business with a strong track record in health construction, Richard Crookes' expertise will be key to bringing the project's vision to life and will employ more than 3,000 workers during construction.
Connecting the hospital and university is crucial for the new facility to enable a seamless exchange of knowledge from lab to bedside, such as by conducting targeted clinical trials.
The facility will include:
- Laboratory and collaboration spaces for researchers, clinicians, and industry, including an innovation and start-up hub.
- A high-tech biobank - a storage facility for tissue samples, cells, blood and DNA used for research.
- High-performing computing.
- Precision medicine.
- State-of-the-art surgery and anatomy research and teaching.
- Core research facilities for microscopy, preclinical imaging, drug discovery, protein production and purification.
- Clinical trials and patient-facing clinical spaces.
The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator will also help attract and retain world class researchers, provide anatomy training facilities for our future health workforce, and create career opportunities for those wanting to break into the field of medical and scientific research.
The NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy was released this month. The Strategy seeks to foster a coordinated collaborative research environment across NSW.
Quotes attributable to Health Minister, Ryan Park:
"This new facility is set to change the game when it comes to research into diagnostics and treatments in Australia, and I am really proud that we have it here in New South Wales.
"Benchmarked against the world's leading biomedical facilities, the Accelerator is set to change to landscape of medical research, and I hope it becomes a major drawcard for world class health researchers.
"Cutting-edge laboratories will empower researchers to accelerate the discovery of cures and treatments for a wide range of diseases, driving medical breakthroughs with greater speed and precision."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Medical Research, David Harris:
"The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator is more than just a new building, it's a launchpad for the next generation of medical breakthroughs.
"We know that for NSW to be a world leader in medical research we need to continue to foster collaboration across government, health, industry and academia.
"By bringing together scientists, clinicians and innovators under one roof, we're laying the foundation for discoveries that will shape the future of healthcare in this country and across the globe."
Quotes attributable to Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive, Deb Willcox AM:
"The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator represents a transformative leap in our health and medical research landscape.
"By bringing together class-leading laboratories, clinicians and academics from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney, we can accelerate the journey from scientific discovery to real world patient outcomes, cementing our position as a global leader in biomedical innovation."
Quotes attributable to University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO:
"The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator is a bold step forward in Australia's research and development landscape.
"What makes it unique is its integration of world-class research with innovation, commercial translation, and real-world clinical outcomes. It will be a place for discovery - but also one where ideas transform into impact, accelerating solutions from the lab bench to the bedside and beyond."
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