Hundreds of community members and health staff have provided valuable feedback through the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment master plan survey, helping to shape the future of Canterbury Hospital.
The NSW Government is investing $350 million in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment to respond to the health needs of the growing community and deliver contemporary facilities.
More than 250 patients, staff, carers, volunteers and community members participated in a recent survey to provide feedback on what they would like to see in the redevelopment, which will inform planning for the new health facility. The survey identified key priorities for the community, helping to ensure the redevelopment is tailored to patient, staff, carers and visitor's needs.
Feedback highlighted preference for more green spaces and access to natural light, updated amenities for staff, patients and carers, better accessibility, signage and wayfinding, and increased patient and visitor parking.
More than 88 per cent of respondents expressed the importance of accessibility for people with disability and their families and carers. Ninety per cent expressed interest for improved parking and drop-off/pick-up areas, while 78 per cent of respondents identified clinical, education, innovation and research as key considerations in planning for the redevelopment.
The survey feedback is directly informing the master planning phase of the redevelopment. The master plan is expected to be released in early 2025 and will outline the vision for the $350 million redevelopment.
Consultation with stakeholders and the community is essential for the planning, design and delivery of the hospital and will continue throughout the project.
To learn more about the Canterbury Hospital redevelopment, upcoming consultation opportunities and to subscribe to project updates visit: https://www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/project-search/canterbury-hospital-redevelopment
Quotes attributed to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"This investment will help build the healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of Canterbury's diverse and growing community."
"Community feedback is critical in shaping the future of healthcare and will directly inform this significant redevelopment for the local community. We look forward to providing more opportunities for the community to have their say as the project progresses."
"Through this valuable input we will plan and deliver a health facility that helps foster wellbeing among patients, staff and visitors, and takes into account the future health related needs of the community."
Quotes attributed to Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis:
"We are grateful to everyone who took the time to participate in the survey and help share their vision for the future hospital, which will be the largest upgrade to Canterbury Hospital in 26 years."
"The Minister and I recently held a roundtable with multicultural leaders from across Canterbury and surrounding suburbs. It has provided important perspectives and insights from our local community as we progress planning for the $350 million investment in our hospital."
"Listening to our community ensures the project can deliver a health facility that reflects and supports the growing health related needs of our diverse community."
Quotes attributed to Sydney Local Health District, Chief Executive, Deb Willcox:
"Strong collaboration throughout the planning, design and delivery of this project will help create a health facility that fosters wellbeing among patients, staff and visitors, and best responds to the needs of this vibrant community."
"This investment will help deliver the healthcare infrastructure our growing community needs."
"We look forward to providing more opportunities for our community to have their say as we progress planning for this significant hospital redevelopment."
