The Ryde community will benefit from a transformation of health care with designs for the $479 million Ryde Hospital redevelopment showcasing a state-of-the-art facility.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard today unveiled the latest concept designs and said the NSW Government’s significant investment in Ryde Hospital will ensure enhanced and expanded health services for the future closer to home.
“This first-class redevelopment will transform health facilities for the local community for many years to come, providing a range of new and expanded services, including a state-of-the-art emergency department, new theatres and medical imaging,” Mr Hazzard said.
“The redevelopment will also provide a dedicated purpose-built ambulatory care centre and paediatric short stay unit at the hospital for the first time.”
Member for Ryde Victor Dominello said it also makes best use of the current services, including the Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre and preserving the historic Denistone House as well as delivering contemporary education, training and research to strengthen tertiary partnerships.
“I’m delighted to share the new concept designs of the Ryde Hospital redevelopment with the community. They demonstrate the connections with existing heritage buildings and the nearby Blue Gum High Forest and there is plenty of green space to create a welcoming environment for patients, their carers, staff, and visitors,” Mr Dominello said.
“The redevelopment team has been working closely with clinicians, staff and key healthcare stakeholders as well as representatives from the local community who have been providing their feedback to help inform the design of the project.”
The Ryde Hospital will be assessed under a two-stage planning approval process.
The Stage 1 State Significant Development Applications (SSDA), to be lodged with the Department of Planning and Environment in the coming weeks, will seek approval for the proposed scale of the redevelopment as well as site preparation and enabling construction works.
A second and more detailed SSDA application will be submitted early next year, seeking approval for the detailed design and main construction works for the redevelopment.
The project is part of the NSW Government’s record $11.9 billion investment in health infrastructure to 2025-26.
The $479 million Ryde Hospital redevelopment will include:
- a new and expanded emergency department
- a new and expanded medical imaging department
- a new and expanded intensive care unit
- new operating theatres
- adult overnight inpatient beds
- a new purpose-built ambulatory care centre
- a new paediatric short stay unit
- improved landscaping, urban spaces and car parking
To view the plans and find out more about the proposed new hospital, please visit www.rydehospitalredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au