The centrepiece of the first phase of the $830 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) redevelopment has been unveiled today, with construction of the new Integrated Services Building now complete.
The new five-storey building includes an expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), new birthing suites, and a new centralised Pathology Department.
The new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) includes:
- 10 single rooms and increased accommodation for parents
- Four negative pressure rooms to isolate immunocompromised patients, protecting them and their families from contagious airborne diseases
- More space for parental involvement and kangaroo care (skin to skin contact)
There are 10 new, spacious birthing suites that have access to a private landscaped courtyard, helping to support a peaceful, relaxing environment for women and their families.
Heatlhcare staff are expected to move into the new building in the coming weeks, while a new Emergency Department (ED) entrance and drop-off zone will open in 2025 as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the ED.
By the early 2030s, more than 1.2 million people are expected to call the region home. South Western Sydney LHD will see population growth of 33% over the next 20 years - the second highest in the state, only behind Western Sydney LHD which will grow by 37%. The population growth underpins the needs for upgraded essential health services.
The Minns Labor Government invested an additional $40 million towards the Liverpool Hospital redevelopment as part of the $3.4 billion boost to upgrade hospitals and health facilities across the state in the 2024-25 NSW Budget, ensuring patients continue to receive high-quality care in their local community.
The redevelopment is estimated to support approximately 1,400 direct jobs with the potential for supporting many thousands of indirect jobs over the life of the project.
Phase 2 of the hospital's redevelopment is expected to begin in early 2025 and includes new inpatient units, an integrated cancer centre including the Australian Cancer Research Foundation's Oasis Wellness Centre, and expanded women's and children's ambulatory care.
The ED will also be progressively expanded, with Phase 2 construction expected to be completed in 2027.
The community is invited to a 'Welcome All Cultures' Open Day on Saturday 19 October 2024 from 9.00am to 1.00pm to preview the new building before it opens to the public.
During the event, the community can take part in tours of the new building, enjoy cultural performances and browse the health stalls. There will also be activities for children, including face painting.
For more information visit www.lhap.health.nsw.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Premier Chris Minns:
"We're getting on with the job of delivering essential health services, focusing on the parts of the state that need it most.
"South West Sydney is home to a rapidly growing population and this facility will play an important role in supporting communities.
"In particular, the new birthing suites, neonatal unit and space for parents to stay overnight with their kids will help make, what can be a challenging time, that little bit easier."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"By the early 2030s, more than 1.2 million people are expected to call south western Sydney home and we are committed to investing in our essential health services to support our growing and diverse community in Liverpool and south-western Sydney.
"In addition to the $830 million LHAP redevelopment, the historic investment in the south western Sydney Hospitals from the Minns Labor Government includes the $1.3 billion New Bankstown Hospital, the $550 million Fairfield Hospital redevelopment, the $55 million Stage 2 Bowral & District Hospital redevelopment and the recently completed $632 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital.
"This investment in our hospitals is transforming the experience of our patients, staff and community through the network of care across the region."
Quotes attributable to Charishma Kaliyanda, Member for Liverpool:
"Like many local residents, I have watched the redevelopment emerge from the ground up, and I am delighted our community will soon have access to some of the best healthcare facilities in the state.
"The redevelopment has already provided a significant economic boost with hundreds of jobs supported during the first stage of the project.
"The second phase of the project will continue to support local employment, with a large proportion of the construction workforce expected to come from western and south western Sydney, and the potential for more healthcare workers to access local opportunities."
Quotes attributable to Sonia Marshall, Chief Executive, South Western Sydney Local Health District:
"The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct redevelopment is creating a hub for innovation and medical research to provide a world-class working environment for our highly skilled clinicians, and staff."
"It will capitalise on the expertise already here at Liverpool Hospital, and foster more integrated partnerships with other health, research and education organisations located within the greater Liverpool area and beyond."
"There has never been a more exciting time to join the hospital as we work with our partners in government, business, education and the community to build the healthcare of the future."
Quotes attributable to Scott McGrath, Acting General Manager, Liverpool Hospital:
"Phase 1 construction completion of the new building is a wonderful milestone for our staff, patients and community."
"The redevelopment will meet the needs of the multicultural community through culturally appropriate care, a focus on health literacy and multicultural services."
"Importantly, it celebrates the region's culturally diverse community through arts and culture and connection to Country. I thank our community for helping to shape our new building, and particularly the representatives of our Aboriginal and multicultural communities for their contributions towards the stunning artworks. These will bring diversity and joy to everyone in the new building.''
