Enabling works to prepare the site for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment have commenced, bringing new and expanded health services one step closer for the local community.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $350 million in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment to deliver the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The redevelopment will help meet the healthcare needs of the diverse Canterbury community into the future.
The enabling works are an essential next step to prepare the Canterbury Hospital site for early works construction, which are set to begin next year, subject to formal planning approval.
Works will include relocating the hospital's education centre to facilitate construction of the future multi-storey hospital building. This work is expected to be completed by early 2026 to ensure staff have continued access to training and education facilities on site.
The early works planning application is expected to be placed on public exhibition in the coming weeks. This will provide the community with its next opportunity to provide feedback, including participating in information sessions in the local area.
The final scope for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is expected to include:
- a new expanded and enhanced Intensive Care Unit
- new purpose-built adult in-patient accommodation
- expanded and enhanced Emergency Department
- additional surgical theatres
- expanded and enhanced antenatal facilities
- additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
- new and enhanced facilities to support clinical education, workforce training, and research
- new Diagnostic Services Unit to support early detection, diagnosis and medical condition management
- enhancements to hospital support services, including pathology and pharmacy
- improved accessibility to the campus, including internal access, outdoor spaces, landscaping and wayfinding
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with Sydney Local Health District.
For more information on the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment and to speak with the team, visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/canterbury-hospital-redevelopment
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"This is an exciting milestone for the Canterbury community. These enabling works mean we are one step closer to delivering a modern, purpose-built hospital that will meet the health needs of this growing community for generations to come.
"The Minns Labor Government is investing more in health than any other time in our state's history.
"More hospitals and more beds, more quickly - lower wait times - it's as simple as that."
Quotes attributable to Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis:
"Our community has been calling for this redevelopment and today we are seeing real progress.
"The new hospital expansion will deliver world-class facilities close to home and ensure local families continue to receive the best possible care.
"The design reflects input from clinicians, staff, patients and the community to support leading models of care.
"Community health needs have changed, and the Minns Labor Government is responding."
Quotes attributable to Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen:
"This is a fantastic milestone for our community, delivering real progress in building world-class facilities at Canterbury Hospital. It will make sure that as our community grows, our hospital grows with us and more people can access the care that they need."
Quotes attributable to Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Deborah Willcox:
"This redevelopment will transform the way we deliver care for patients and families in Canterbury and surrounding areas.
"The Sydney Local Health District is committed to providing exceptional health care to the growing community in a modern, fit for purpose redeveloped local hospital, whose staff continue to provide safe and effective patient care to its community."
