In a major boost for Ryde and surrounding communities, Ryde Hospital's first MRI machine will be delivered as part of the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital redevelopment, providing enhanced access to medical imaging services for patients closer to home.
The MRI service will be located in the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and enable patients to undergo scans in the hospital, saving time and improving continuity of care.
Currently, Ryde Hospital patients who require MRI scans are referred to a nearby offsite provider, transferred to a neighbouring Northern Sydney Local Health District hospital, or managed through alternative diagnostic measures.
The Minns Labor Government's major investment will deliver a world-class health facility with expanded health services in Ryde, helping to meet the future health needs of the growing local community.
The MRI service will support a range of diagnostic capabilities at Ryde Hospital across emergency, neurology, orthopaedics, oncology and general medicine, and assist with more accurate assessments and improved treatment planning for patients.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment's Acute Services Building is expected to be completed in late 2027, with the hospital's main entrance and landscaping works to follow in 2028.
Main works are well underway, with piling and earth works progressing to establish the foundations for the new hospital building.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment project will deliver new and expanded services including:
- A new and expanded emergency department, medical imaging department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, and surgical/endoscopy day only spaces
- A new purpose-built ambulatory care centre and paediatric short stay unit
- More adult overnight inpatient beds
- 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 information and communications technology service infrastructure.
To learn more about the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment visit Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government is making it easier for people to access the healthcare they need and deserve.
"Patients attending Ryde Hospital will be able to access state-of-the-art MRI scans locally once the redevelopment is complete, without needing to travel to other facilities or hospitals.
"The expanded MRI capability will support the growing Ryde community by enabling faster, more targeted diagnostics for patients and clinicians.
"This will save time, ease pressure on existing services and staff, and provide patients with the confidence that they are receiving contemporary care close to home."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale:
"Since being elected, I've fought for an MRI service at Ryde Hospital. Today's announcement means our community will finally get the bulk-billed scans we need, right here at our local hospital.
"Incredibly, the State Liberal's didn't budget for an MRI Machine at Ryde during their time in Government. After raising this with Minister Park, I'm glad that the Minns Labor Government has listened to our calls for a public MRI machine to be part of the new Ryde hospital.
"And with reforms to MRI licensing to be finalised by 1 July 2027, the Federal and State Labor governments are working together to make Medicare stronger and more accessible."
Quotes attributable to Ryde Councillor Lyndal Howison:
"It's genuinely exciting to see the Ryde Hospital redevelopment take shape now thanks to the Minns Labor government, and the addition of MRI technology is deeply appreciated.
"In 2023, doctors at Ryde told me about the vital role that MRI technology would play for our community, and I shared their ambitions for a local hospital in Ryde that had the facilities to deliver best-practice care, close to home.
"I'm so pleased that Premier Minns and Minister Park have responded to the needs of our growing community with this investment."
Quotes attributable to Northen Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Anthony Schembri:
"Ryde's population is projected to exceed 180,000 by 2041 and this service will play a vital role in supporting better patient outcomes as part of the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment.
"It is fantastic that the Ryde community will soon benefit from the advantages of an on-site MRI to facilitate improved diagnostics and treatment planning. This technology supports more accurate assessments, leading to better outcomes and enhanced care standards for patients."
