Construction on the $526.8 million major redevelopment of Ryde Hospital will officially get underway today.
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Health Ryan Park will today join local health workers for a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works.
The redeveloped Ryde Hospital will include new and expanded facilities, including the emergency department, intensive care unit and operating theatres.
This will meet the future health needs of this growing community, with more than 180,000 people expected to call the Ryde area home by 2041.
The Minns Labor Government invested a further $47.8 million into the Ryde Hospital upgrade in the 2024-25 NSW Budget.
This redeveloped Ryde Hospital will feature:
- A new and expanded emergency department
- A new and expanded medical imaging department
- A new expanded and enhanced intensive care unit
- New expanded and enhanced operating theatres and procedure rooms
- More adult overnight inpatient beds
- A new purpose-built ambulatory care centre
- A new paediatric short stay unit
- Expanded and enhanced surgical/endoscopy day only spaces
- Clinical and non-clinical support services including pharmacy, pathology, food, linen and supply services
- Contemporary education, training and research to strengthen tertiary partnerships
The Minns Labor Government invested $3.4 billion to upgrade hospitals and health facilities across the state as part of the 2024-25 NSW Budget ensuring patients continue to receive high-quality care in their local community.
These investments form part of the Government's comprehensive plan to deliver the long-term repair of healthcare across NSW.
After 12 years of neglect and a lack of investment in our health system, the Minns Labor Government is rebuilding this essential service we all rely on.
Construction works are being carried out by AW Edwards following the award of the building contract earlier this year. Construction activities will be managed to ensure the continued operation of the existing hospital while works are underway.
Works will include the demolition of old buildings, construction of new hospital buildings and refurbishment of existing hospital spaces.
The new hospital building is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the new main entry, demolition of former buildings and landscaping to take place in 2028.
To learn more about the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment visit: https://www.rydehospitalredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au/
Quotes attributable to Premier Chris Minns:
"Today marks a milestone as we build a world-class hospital for the Ryde community.
"This project will boost capacity at the hospital and give people in the Ryde area the best possible care.
"This project will deliver a brand-new emergency department, intensive care unit and operating theatres.
"We are expanding this essential service to meet the needs of the Ryde community for years to come."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"This more than half a billion-dollar investment will deliver the healthcare that the growing community of Ryde needs now, and into the future."
"The hospital redevelopment will transform the health facilities for Ryde and surrounding suburbs, ensuring people can get the care they need close to home and providing staff with a modern place to work."
