The Canterbury community is being invited to provide feedback on the concept designs for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment via a new interactive online platform.
The NSW Government is investing $350 million in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment to deliver the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years to help meet the healthcare needs of the diverse Canterbury community into the future.
The concept design outlines the planned locations of new and enhanced health services and facilities to be housed within a new multi-storey building as well as extensions and enhancements to the existing Canterbury Hospital campus.
Community members can view the plans and designs for the redevelopment and are encouraged to provide their feedback via an interactive online survey, which will continue to shape planning for the redevelopment.
To support the online interactive platform, community information drop-in sessions are being held at the hospital, giving staff and community the opportunity to meet members of the project team and ask questions about the plans and design for the $350 million redevelopment.
Information drop-in sessions at Canterbury Hospital will be held inside the main hospital entrance on:
Tuesday, 13 May 7:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, 15 May 7:00am - 3:00pm
The concept design for the redevelopment has been informed by Canterbury Hospital's Clinical Services Plan and 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 theatre capacity
- enhanced and expanded antenatal facilities
- additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
- other clinical and non-clinical enhancements to existing and retained facilities, to support changing models of care.
The redevelopment will also provide improved accessibility to the campus including internal access, urban spaces, landscaping and wayfinding.
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is part of the Minns Labor Government's delivery of more than $3 billion in hospital infrastructure across Western Sydney, including:
- $700 million for the new Rouse Hill Hospital
- $120 million for Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals - additional beds
- $1.3 billion for the New Bankstown Hospital
- $550 million for the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure, in partnership with the Sydney Local Health District.
For information on the redevelopment concept design, including the community survey and consultation sessions visit: Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The release of the concept design for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is a vital step in delivering new and enhanced healthcare services and facilities for the Canterbury community, supported by the NSW Government's $350 million commitment.
"The NSW Government is investing more than $3 billion for new and upgraded hospitals and health services across greater western Sydney, one of the largest investments in the region's health infrastructure in recent years."
Quotes attributable to Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis:
"Staff and community consultation is an essential part of the planning and design process, helping to ensure the range of health services provided at Canterbury Hospital are tailored to the future needs of the community.
"I'm delighted to see the hospital redevelopment progressing with the latest plans, now available for community feedback, which will help inform planning and design of the build. This is an important step towards delivering a hospital that truly reflects the diverse needs of the Canterbury community.
"This is the hospital's biggest upgrade in over 26 years, and this planning stage allows people to have their say and help shape this vital health facility so that it meets the needs of our growing community now and into the future."
Quotes attributable to Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Deborah Willcox:
"Canterbury Hospital and Sydney Local Health District are renowned for the first-class care we provide to our community. These exciting changes at Canterbury Hospital will ensure our capacity to provide this care will grow with that community.
"We are eager to hear from the community and our staff as the concept design consultation process continues.
"Consultation sessions will be held at various times, across multiple days, to coincide with shift changeovers and maximise staff convenience. These in-person sessions will give staff and community members the opportunity to ask questions of the redevelopment team and provide feedback to help inform the next steps for the project."
