Sydney's south-west communities can have confidence their new Bankstown Hospital is becoming a reality, as we reach another key construction milestone on a project the Liberals failed to deliver.
With demolition now underway after countless delays by the previous government and their inability to find a site, Labor is paving the way for this new state-of-the-art health facility..
The NSW Government's record $2 billion investment to deliver Bankstown Hospital is the single largest capital investment in a public hospital in the State's history, reflecting our commitment to public healthcare and the growing Western Sydney community.
The project is entering a significant phase with work underway to dismantle and demolish existing buildings on the site.
The interior strip-out of the old buildings is progressing, in preparation for removal of the main structures, with demolition and site remediation activities to continue throughout 2026.
The new Bankstown Hospital will deliver more beds and treatment spaces, as well as enhancement of health services within a new 14-storey hospital building, along with the 10-storey car park. A separate emergency drop-off area and dedicated emergency parking will improve the arrival experience for patients and carers.
The final service offering for the new hospital will be finalised as planning progresses, and is expected to include:
- expanded emergency department
- operating theatres
- intensive care unit
- surgical and medical services
- women and children's health services including maternity
- mental health inpatient services
- ambulatory care
- cancer services
- aged care health services
- multi-storey car park and on-ground parking.
The State Significant Development Application for main works construction was placed on public exhibition in April, and submissions are being assessed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Subject to planning approval, construction of the main hospital is expected to start in 2027 when the design is completed and a builder is appointed.
While this is an important milestone for a critical investment, the Government has also made it clear we have work to do when it comes to health in Western Sydney. This $2 billion investment in Bankstown is complemented by $3.4 billion in investments we're making in Western Sydney health infrastructure including:
- $790 million for the new Rouse Hill Hospital plus $120 million from the Federal Government;
- $550 million for the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment plus $80 million from the Federal Government;
- $350 million for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment; and
- $120 million for additional beds for Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Our health system is undergoing one of the largest hospital building programs in its history, with more than $12 billion being invested to rebuild and expand hospitals across NSW.
Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:
"Western Sydney hospitals are under significant and sustained pressure, and this major investment will mean local families can access the care they need, closer to home.
"This is the largest investment ever made in a hospital in NSW history, a clear indication of both the scale of growth in Western Sydney and the importance of delivering world-class health infrastructure to meet that demand.
"With a bigger Emergency Department, more beds and new treatment spaces, this expansion will make a real difference for one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse communities."
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:
"Every family in Western Sydney deserves access to world-class healthcare close to where they live, and that is exactly why the Minns Labor Government is building and delivering the new Bankstown Hospital.
"After more than a decade of neglect under the Liberals, the new hospital will transform Bankstown with the modern medical services families in this growing community deserve."
Minister for Health Ryan Park said:
"After the Liberals failed to deliver a new hospital for Bankstown, this is an exciting time for Western Sydney locals, as workers arrive on site and we can really start to see progress.
"We're getting on with the job of delivering the hospitals and beds our growing communities need, and this is just the beginning of Bankstown's much needed transformation.
"It won't happen overnight, but the community can't wait any longer and I'm looking forward to watching construction take shape over the coming months."
Member for Bankstown Jihad Dib said:
"The new Bankstown Hospital will create a modern health and education hub that transforms the CBD, creates local job opportunities and provides world-class healthcare facilities that our community has long deserved."
Member for East Hills Kylie Wilkinson said:
"The $2 billion new Bankstown Hospital is estimated to support approximately 3600 direct jobs with the potential for supporting thousands of indirect jobs over the life of the project. This will help to boost the local economy during construction and create lasting opportunities for Sydney's south west."
Member for Auburn Lynda Voltz said:
"This is a record investment in health for a community that is growing fast. It means the families across the area I represent can count on the care they need, now and as demand keeps rising."
