Work to deliver the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment has reached a key milestone, with the completion of the first major concrete pour.
Approximately 613m³ of concrete was poured over a total of 90 hours setting the foundations for the new seven storey Acute Services Building.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $526.8 million in the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, which will deliver modern and contemporary health facilities to help meet the healthcare needs of the growing community into the future.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will deliver:
- a new and expanded emergency department
- a new and expanded medical imaging department including an MRI service
- a new and expanded Intensive Care Unit
- new and expanded operating theatres and procedure rooms
- a new purpose-built ambulatory care centre
- more adult overnight inpatient beds
- a new paediatric short-stay unit
- expanded surgical and endoscopy day-only spaces
- associated clinical and non-clinical support services including pharmacy, pathology, food, environmental, linen and supply services
- contemporary education, training and research to strengthen tertiary partnerships
- improved accessibility to the campus including internal roads, urban spaces, landscaping and wayfinding, and engineering and ICT service infrastructure.
The redevelopment will also make best use of current services available at the Ryde campus, including the Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre and the historic Denistone House.
A sustainable concrete mix is being used for the project, with 40 per cent of traditional cement replaced with recycled materials, reducing carbon emissions while maintaining structural strength.
Construction of the Acute Services Building is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Staff and the community are encouraged to stay up to date with the latest project news and information by visiting the project website: www.nsw.gov.au/ryde-hospital-redevelopment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"This is a significant milestone for the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment. The foundations have now been laid, bringing the delivery of new and expanded health care facilities a step closer.
"This redevelopment will deliver world-class facilities that will serve Ryde and surrounding communities for generations to come.
"We are delivering more hospitals, more beds, and more staff to deliver better patient care right across NSW."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale:
"I'm delighted to see the major progress under way for the redevelopment of our hospital.
"The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will transform health facilities for Ryde and surrounding suburbs, ensuring local communities can access the care they need close to home."
Quotes attributable to Ryde Councillor Lyndal Howison:
"Each milestone at the redeveloped Ryde Hospital brings us closer to local delivery of new and expanded health services for our community.
"I'm really pleased to learn about the use of sustainable concrete here at Ryde Hospital too, it's another example of how this project will support better health for our community. "
Quotes attributable to Anthony Schembri, Chief Executive, Northern Sydney Local Health District:
"Reaching this important stage of construction is a proud moment for our staff and the communities we serve.
"It represents a significant step forward as part of the overall project and what it means for our community - more capacity, more services, and better facilities to ensure our patients continue to receive the highest quality care, close to home."
