Expectant parents in Canterbury will soon have access to enhanced and expanded antenatal facilities, with the early works now approved for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment.
The Minns Labor Government's $350 million investment in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment will deliver the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years, helping to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the growing community.
The Coalition failed to deliver or properly fund major health facilities around NSW, leaving parts of the state missing entire hospitals and health systems under severe pressure. The Minns Labor Government is fixing this by delivering more hospitals and more beds to meet the health needs of growing communities.
The early works phase of the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment will prepare the site for main works construction, and includes the expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department. This will more than double the size of the current antenatal unit and provide families in Canterbury with access to enhanced facilities and care sooner, well ahead of the major works to deliver the broader hospital redevelopment.
The expanded antenatal department will feature new patient areas, including additional ultrasound and consultation rooms. The antenatal department expansion is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the service opening to the community the same year.
Following a competitive tender process, TCQ Construction has been engaged to deliver the early works package.
The scope for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is expected to include:
- a new expanded and enhanced Intensive Care Unit
- new purpose-built adult inpatient 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 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.
Construction timeframes for the main works will be confirmed as planning progresses and the community will continue to be updated.
The Minns Labor Government is making record investments to deliver more hospitals, more beds and save the health services the Coalition jeopardised.
The 2025-26 NSW Budget included $12.4 billion to deliver 32 new or upgraded hospitals, including:
- $910 million for the new Rouse Hill Hospital - which the Liberals promised and failed to deliver at three elections - and which will include an emergency department as well as birthing services;
- $2 billion for the new Bankstown Hospital - which the Liberals promised in 2019 and failed to deliver;
- $550 million for the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment;
- $350 million for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment;
- $120 million for additional beds for Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital; and
- $330 million to open the New Eurobodalla Hospital at level 4.
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:
"The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job to deliver the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, and we're pleased that families will be able to access upgraded antenatal facilities ahead of the wider redevelopment being completed.
"The expansion and refurbishment of the hospital's antenatal department will provide more purpose-built spaces for expectant parents to receive crucial check-ups and support in preparation for birth.
"The Coalition's failure to deliver on major hospital projects left parts of the state without whole hospitals, health systems under pressure, and jeopardised health services for local communities.
"The Minns Labor Government is making record investments to deliver more hospitals, more beds and more staff, to deliver better outcomes for patients."
Quotes attributable to Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis:
"I'm delighted to see the progress of the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment and the positive impact the upgraded antenatal facilities will have for our local families and our hardworking health staff.
"We're grateful to the community and staff who've taken time to share valuable feedback during the planning and design of this project to help shape our fabulous new hospital redevelopment.
"More than 1,000 people recently took part in consultation to inform early works planning, highlighting the strong interest in this significant redevelopment that will serve our community now and into the future."
Quotes attributable to Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen:
"I'm so proud to see the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment taking shape, these upgraded antenatal facilities are going to make a real difference for local families and for the incredible staff who care for them every day.
This project has been shaped by the people who know this hospital best. We've listened to our community and our frontline health workers right through the planning and design to make this hospital work for our community.
These upgrades will make sure that our community has access to world-class healthcare close to home for generations to come"
Quotes attributable to Member for Jason Yat-Sen Li:
'Families in Canterbury deserve the very best start in life, and that begins with access to world-class healthcare close to home.
'The expansion of Canterbury Hospital's antenatal facilities is a major step forward for our community, ensuring expectant parents have the support, space and care they need during such a crucial time. These new facilities will mean a very much more comfortable experience for families.
'This investment is about putting people first and making sure that every parent and every newborn gets the care they deserve. I'm proud to see our government delivering on its promise to strengthen local health services and invest in the future of our community.'
Quotes attributable to Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Deb Willcox:
"Expanding and upgrading Canterbury Hospital's antenatal services in advance of the main works will make a meaningful difference for expectant mothers and their families.
"This will allow our maternity teams to provide antenatal care that is more comfortable, timely and tailored to each woman's specific needs. We're proud to deliver improvements that support a better experience for families as the broader Hospital redevelopment progresses."
