Nepean Hospital redevelopment: $1bn expansion

These are the first images showing the gigantic expansion of Nepean Hospital, complete with new ICU, dialysis unit, medical imaging centre and much more.

These are the stunning images showing stage two of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment.

Stage two is set to upgrade essential services including a new intensive care unit, in-centre renal dialysis unit, medical imaging and nuclear medicine, more beds, cardiology services and integrated community health services, as well as the new front of house for the campus.

First look at stage two of $1B Nepean Hospital expansion

New facilities to ensure they meet growing healthcare needs

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said hospital staff and community representatives provided input into the design of the new facilities to ensure they meet growing healthcare needs.

“The $1 billion redevelopment and expansion of Nepean Hospital will transform healthcare in the region – bringing world-class health services much closer to home for the Penrith and Nepean Blue Mountains communities,” Mr Hazzard said.

It is part of the $1bn Nepean Hospital expansion

The upgrade is set to expand Nepean Hospital’s health services in two stages to prepare for the future and create more jobs, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said.

“This major project will generate thousands of jobs and deliver the very best healthcare available to the community, making the region an even more appealing place to live and work,” Mr Ayres said.

Once finished it will be one of the tallest hospitals in Australia

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said she was very pleased to see Stage Two fast-tracked, delivering more much needed health services sooner.

“We are using the Covid stimulus funding to get on with Stage Two while work is continuing on finalising Stage One of the redevelopment.

“That means continuing construction jobs for locals and a huge boost to health outcomes for my communities.”

The expansion is being fast tracked to cater for the increase in numbers for the area.

Stage one of the expansion centred around the 14-storey hospital tower which is nearing completion.

The tower is one of the tallest hospital buildings in Australia – at more than 100 metres – with views stretching to the Sydney CBD across to the Blue Mountains.

It includes an expanded Emergency Department, 18 birthing suites, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, more than 16 operating theatres and more than 200 additional beds in contemporary and bright inpatient units.

Stage 1 is expected to be complete in late 2021 and will open in 2022 following an operational commissioning phase.