The Minns Government is inviting communities across north-western Sydney to provide feedback on design elements of the new Rouse Hill Hospital to ensure it meets the healthcare needs of the region.
After the Coalition promised and failed to deliver the hospital at three elections, early construction is now progressing on the $910 million project, with community consultation shaping how people use and experience the hospital.
The NSW and Commonwealth Governments are partnering to deliver the new public hospital, which will become part of Western Sydney Local Health District's health service network and support the growing healthcare needs of the northwest Sydney communities into the future.
The hospital will include new comprehensive birthing and maternity services, boosted by an additional $210 million committed by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments on top of the $700 million previously announced towards the project.
The new hospital will be located on the corner of Commercial and Windsor roads, steps away from Rouse Hill Metro Station and on the doorstep of Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Community members are encouraged to take part in a new survey to help shape key design elements throughout the hospital to support enhanced experiences for patients, visitors, carers and staff.
Feedback is being sought on areas including the future retail services, accessibility, wayfinding, parking, amenities, information points and signage, and community safety features.
The local community is encouraged to attend information sessions to meet the project team and learn more about how to have a say:
- Thursday, 16 April, 4.00pm to 6.00pm, Rouse Hill Town Centre outside the Vinegar Hill Memorial Library
- Saturday, 18 April, 10.00am to 12.00pm, Tallawong Village, near the main entrance
The community survey can be completed online and supporting plans and information are available to view at https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/rouse-hill-hospital/rouse-hill-hospital-design-consultation. Feedback can be provided until 11:59pm on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Community feedback will be considered alongside expert clinical advice to shape the hospital's final design features.
Lendlease has been awarded the contract for early works, following a competitive tender process and the first stage of construction work is well underway to prepare the site for the new hospital.
The State Significant Development Application for main works construction was placed on exhibition in late 2025, and a Response to Submissions Report was published in February this year. This planning application is in its final stages of determination by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
The main works construction contract is expected to be awarded later this year.
The Minns Labor Government's 2025-26 NSW Budget included $1.3 billion of additional funding to support the delivery of health facilities and services across western Sydney including:
- an additional $700 million for the new Bankstown Hospital, increasing the total investment to $2 billion
- $120 million for additional beds for Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
- $492 million to develop a Statewide Pathology Hub on the Westmead campus
- $40.1 million to fit out level 13 of the new Paediatric Services Building at Westmead in partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation
- $22.3 million to establish a new paediatric hospice at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Other projects in the western Sydney region include upgrades at Nepean, Liverpool, Canterbury, Fairfield, and the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.
For more information on the Rouse Hill Hospital project, visit: http://nsw.gov.au/rouse-hill-hospital
Because of the Liberals' broken promises, Western Sydney has had an entire hospital missing for almost a decade. Labor is making the long-term investments into building more hospitals and recruiting more staff to better meet the growing health needs of our community and relieve pressure on our health system.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car:
"Families in Northwest Sydney have waited long enough - after multiple broken promises from the former Liberal government, the Minns Labor is getting on with the job of delivering essential health infrastructure for the area.
"This hospital is long overdue, and it will make a real difference to local residents who will finally get the healthcare they deserve.
"I encourage residents to have their say in helping shape a welcoming and accessible new Rouse Hill Hospital that supports the needs of our community."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government is getting on with job of delivering Rouse Hill Hospital. It's an exciting time for northwest Sydney as we see early construction well underway and reach the final stages of design work.
"The new Rouse Hill Hospital will drastically improve health access for Western Sydney, a community that for too long has carried the weight of rapid growth without the matching investment in health services.
"This design survey will help shape the important finishing touches for this new hospital, and I strongly encourage health staff and the local community to get involved."
Quotes attributable to Federal Attorney General and Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland:
"I'm proud to be working alongside the Minns Labor Government to deliver the world-class hospital our community deserves, ensuring local families have access to the care they need closer to home.
"This new hospital will make a real difference for communities across North West Sydney, supporting our growing region now and into the future. I encourage everyone in our community to have their say."
Quotes attributable to Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby:
"Rouse Hill Hospital is a vital piece of healthcare infrastructure for Sydney's North West so it's important we get it right. Community feedback is essential for the design and clinical services on offer.
"I encourage all residents to have their say on the design and clinical services available at the new hospital."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Kellyville Peter Primrose:
"I encourage everyone in North-West Sydney to be part of shaping the Rouse Hill Hospital, because it is important that the hospital works for us, and reflects our community needs.
"The NSW Labor Government has simply got on with delivering this key piece of health infrastructure for our growing community. There has been no bunting and years of promises; just real action to ensure that the health needs of one of the fastest growing communities in Greater Sydney have access to health services they need, now and into the future."
