A new palliative care unit at Nepean Hospital is one step closer
Construction is underway to deliver a new purpose-built palliative care unit at Nepean Hospital, marking a significant milestone in delivering improved end-of-life care for the Nepean and Blue Mountains community
The new unit is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $93 million World Class End of Life Care program, which is delivering new or redeveloped palliative care facilities across NSW including at Wyong, Tamworth, Westmead and Orange hospitals, in addition to Nepean.
Located on the top floor of the new Nepean Hospital Stage 2 building, the dedicated palliative care unit will feature large single and double bedrooms with ensuites, a rooftop courtyard, and family-oriented shared spaces designed to create a supportive, comfortable, and inclusive environment for patients, families and carers.
The facility will enable staff to provide specialist palliative care services while supporting the privacy, comfort and dignity of people with life-limiting illnesses who have complex symptoms and end-of-life care needs.
Extensive consultation with staff and the local community has shaped the design to ensure it meets the unique needs of the Nepean and Blue Mountains communities, both now and into the future.
CPB Contractors, the main works contractor currently delivering the more than $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, has been engaged to build the new palliative care unit.
Construction of the new palliative care unit is progressing alongside broader redevelopment works, with completion expected in late 2026.