Communities in Sydney's south west are being invited to learn more about the new Bankstown Hospital, with community information sessions taking place this week.
The Minns Labor Government has committed $1.3 billion for the new Bankstown Hospital to help meet the future health needs of one of Sydney's fastest growing regions.
Master planning is underway for the new hospital, which will be built on Chapel Road at Bankstown, located close to the city centre, public transport networks and the future Sydney Metro.
Information sessions will be taking place at Bankstown Central Shopping Centre outside Kmart on:
- Friday 5 July 2024 from 10.00am - 2.00pm
- Saturday 6 July 2024 from 10.00am - 2.00pm
Members of the community are encouraged to drop in any time to meet the project team and ask about the new hospital.
The community is also being invited to provide feedback via an online survey until 31 July 2024, which can be found here: bit.ly/newbankstownhospital-survey
The scope of the New Bankstown Hospital will be determined through the ongoing planning process, and is expected to include:
- Emergency services
- Intensive care
- Surgery and interventional procedures
- Women's and Children's Health
- Aged health
- Mental health
- Ambulatory care services.
The new hospital will integrate with the existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital site, which will remain as a health facility, to deliver contemporary healthcare and a better healthcare experience across a broad range of community and hospital-based services.
The site offers precinct opportunities for health, education, research partners, including TAFE NSW and universities, to meet the learning needs of the local community, improve educational outcomes and support the state's priority skills need.
The project is being delivered by South Western Sydney Local Health District and Health Infrastructure. The scope of the project and indicative timing of the works will be finalised during planning and design of the new hospital. Staff, stakeholders, and the community will be kept informed and consulted as the project progresses.
The new Bankstown Hospital is possible as the Minns Labor Government is investing in essential services that communities rely on, and is part of $3 billion investment in new and upgraded hospitals across greater Western Sydney.
This includes:
- An additional $400 million to build the $700 million Rouse Hill Hospital
- $550 million for Fairfield Hospital, in its first major redevelopment since it opened in 1989.
- $120 million investment by the NSW Government to expand capacity at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
- $350 million to expand Canterbury Hospital and upgrade existing infrastructure.
For more information about the project visit the website: www.newbankstownhospital.health.nsw.gov.au
Quote attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park
"We're delivering health infrastructure for communities, across NSW, in particular focusing on parts of the state that need it."
"The new hospital will transform healthcare for the Bankstown and surrounding communities and is the first major investment in the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital since the hospitals merged in 1997.
Quotes attributable to The Hon. Jihad Dib MP, Member for Bankstown
"This new hospital is a great outcome for the local community and we want to make sure they have their say on delivering a new health facility that meets their needs."
Quotes attributable to Kylie Wilkinson, Member for East Hills
"With planning and consultation underway, we encourage anyone who lives and works in the local area to attend an information session and share their views or complete the online survey."
"This feedback can help ensure that the hospital delivers what our community needs."
Quote attributable to Lynda Voltz, Member for Auburn
"This is a great opportunity for the community to have their say about how healthcare is going to be delivered to the growing region."
