Antenatal expansion to be delivered earlier for Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment

The NSW Government’s investment will deliver the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years, helping to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the diverse and growing Canterbury community.

Following a competitive tender process, TCQ Construction has been engaged to deliver the early works phase.

The early works phase of the project will prepare the site for main works construction and includes the expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department.  This will more than double the size of the current antenatal unit and provide families in Canterbury with access to enhanced facilities sooner, ahead of work to deliver the broader hospital redevelopment.

The expanded antenatal department will feature new patient areas, including additional ultrasound and consultation rooms.

The antenatal department expansion is scheduled for completion in 2027, with services expected to open to the community the same year.

Planning and design for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is progressing and will include construction of a new multi-storey building, delivering new and expanded health services and facilities, along with upgrades to the existing hospital campus.

The scope is expected to include:

• a new expanded and enhanced Intensive Care Unit
• new purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation 
• expanded and enhanced Emergency Department 
• additional surgical theatres 
• expanded and enhanced antenatal facilities 
• additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
• new and enhanced facilities to support clinical education, workforce training, and research
• new Diagnostic Services Unit to support diagnosis and medical condition management
• enhancements to hospital support services, including pathology and pharmacy
• improved accessibility to the campus, including internal access, outdoor spaces, landscaping and wayfinding.

Construction timeframes for the main works will be confirmed as planning progresses and the community will continue to be updated.

The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is being delivered in partnership with Sydney Local Health District.