Fairfield Hospital is a step closer to its biggest upgrade in 35 years with the appointment of the redevelopment project's lead design team.
The NSW Government is investing $550 million to expand and upgrade Fairfield Hospital to meet the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing community in Sydney's south-west.
In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and South Western Sydney Local Health District to identify future service requirements and commence early planning for the site.
The scope of the Fairfield Hospital redevelopment will be finalised during the planning and design phase and construction timeframes will be confirmed once a builder is engaged.
The redevelopment is also set to create local employment opportunities in health, technology, and support services.
The design team includes architect Architectus, and project manager Turner & Townsend and cost manager Genus Advisory, who were appointed following a competitive tender process.
Staff, stakeholders and the community will be kept informed and consulted as the project progresses.
In the 2024-25 NSW State Budget, the Minns Labor Government is investing more than $3.6 billion over four years for new and upgraded hospitals and health services across western Sydney, one of the largest investments in the region's health infrastructure in recent years. Other projects include:
- $1.3 billion to build the New Bankstown Hospital
- Over $1 billion for the Nepean Hospital Stages 1 and 2 Redevelopment
- $619 million for the Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 project
- $350 million for Canterbury Hospital, in its first major redevelopment since 1998
- $120 million for the expansion of Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
- $700 million for the new Rouse Hill Hospital redevelopment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The NSW Government is investing in modern healthcare facilities to ensure frontline healthcare staff can continue to deliver the world-class care our communities deserve.
"This redevelopment will deliver sustainable, purpose-built new health facilities which can meet our health needs for generations to come."
Quotes attributable to Member for Prospect, Hugh McDermott:
"Our community has grown and changed over the past 35 years and this investment in healthcare facilities will ensure Fairfield hospital continues to meet our local healthcare needs."
Quotes attributable to Member for Fairfield, David Saliba:
"Our diverse multicultural community and Fairfield Hospital staff will have many opportunities to be involved in the planning of the redevelopment, and their contributions will go a long way to making this an incredible healthcare facility.
"This redevelopment will be designed in consultation with staff and community members to ensure it reflects contemporary health care, meets the needs of our unique local community, and helps us attract valuable healthcare staff."
Quotes attributable to Member for Cabramatta, Tri Vo:
"Not only will this project deliver an incredible facility for the community of Cabramatta and surrounds, but it will also create a 1,000 jobs with the potential to support thousands of indirect jobs throughout the life of the project."
Quotes attributable to South Western Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Sonia Marshall:
"The redevelopment of Fairfield Hospital will significantly enhance the healthcare of our community and I am excited the project is progressing.
"The hospital redevelopment is the foundation of a new 'health neighbourhood' for the Fairfield area, which will provide contemporary, integrated health care close to home."
Quotes attributable to Samia Sayad, consumer, Fairfield Hospital:
"I am thrilled my local hospital will benefit from a major redevelopment and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to contribute to the planning process.
"I am very proud to be a part of the diverse community here in Fairfield and I encourage local people from all our cultural groups to help shape the future of our hospital.
"Their involvement in this major redevelopment will help to ensure our future hospital meets our community's needs.''
