First look at Liverpool Hospital’s $790m redevelopment project
New images of the world-class medical, research and education precinct planned for Liverpool have been released by the state government. WATCH THE FLY-THROUGH VIDEO.
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New images of the world-class medical, research and education precinct planned for Liverpool have been released, offering a glimpse at the $790 million redevelopment of the city’s health infrastructure.
The designs unveiled by the State Government show what the precinct will look like from Campbell and Forbes streets, as well as offering a first look at the $50 million multistorey carpark.
Planning applications have now been lodged for the project following a period of consultation.
The government also announced Multiplex as the successful tenderer for the next stage of early works, joining contractors Roberts Pizzarotti.
The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct will include 900 additional beds — representing an increased capacity of more than 20 per cent — and expanded ambulatory services including spaces for chemotherapy, treatment rooms and assessment services.
Women’s and children’s services will also get a boost with 16 new birthing suites and 50 beds across the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery.
Under the plans, the emergency department and intensive care unit will be expanded, and more theatres will be available.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the release of the design images marked a major milestone for the project.
“The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct will deliver significantly expanded and improved health services, with about 200 more beds than previously, an almost doubling of chemotherapy treatment spaces and a doubling of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit capacity.
“The NSW Government is continuing its record health infrastructure program, with $10.1 billion in the pipeline over this term, on top of $10 billion already spent, boosting jobs and local economies across the state.”
Holsworthy state Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons said the redevelopment will meet growing health care needs in the region.
“This next stage includes reconfiguration of car parks, a new kitchen facility, retail spaces, a new mortuary, helipad upgrades and a temporary education facility and will enable hospital operations to continue when the main phase begins early next year,” she said.