Construction starts on Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
Construction is underway on the $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, marking a major milestone in delivering enhanced health services for Bathurst and surrounding communities.
Stephen Lawrence MLC joined health staff and the project team for a traditional sod turn event, to mark the start of main works construction.
The redevelopment will deliver modern facilities and expanded healthcare services to meet the future health needs of the communities in the Central West of NSW.
The project will include:
- An expanded Emergency Department
- Expanded Maternity services, including Special Care Nursery
- A new modern non-acute mental health inpatient unit (Panorama Clinic)
- Improved inpatient, outpatient and community health services
- Operating theatres
- Expanded cardiology services
- A new paediatrics zone
- New main entry and cafe
More than 70 additional car parking spaces are planned to be delivered onsite and in surrounding streets, including 46 new spaces at key locations on the hospital campus providing a boost to the existing 306 car spaces for staff, patients and visitors. This will support improved access to the new hospital main entry on Mitre Street and the existing Howick Street entry.
The hospital design has been informed by extensive feedback and consultation with health professionals, staff, patients and Aboriginal community representatives.
During construction, there will be a strong focus on engaging local tradespeople, suppliers, and subcontractors to maximise economic benefits within the region. Main works contractor Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd, in partnership with Lipman, will host industry information sessions to outline subcontracting opportunities and upcoming work packages.
The information sessions will be held:
- Wednesday 19 November 2025, 3.30pm-5.30pm, Lipman office, 4 Lombard Drive, Robin Hill
- Thursday 20 November 2025, 3.00pm-5.00pm, Redevelopment Project Office, Bathurst Hospital campus, corner of Mitre and Durham Streets
Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.
Businesses and tradespeople can also visit the project website or contact the project team to register their interest via email HI-Bathurst@health.nsw.gov.au.