Cowra Hospital Redevelopment works notice - 5 January 2026 to mid-2026

Health Infrastructure has engaged Richard Crookes Constructions to carry out the work which includes the demolition of the old Cowra Hospital, followed by civil and landscaping work.

The works times will be between 7.00am and 6.00pm from Monday to Friday and 8.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday with no work on Sunday or Public Holidays. We will provide advance notice of any changes to these days and times.

How will the work affect you?

We recognise that building new infrastructure can be disruptive to nearby residents, businesses and road users. All construction activities are carried out with the health and safety of the local community as our top priority.We endeavour to keep noise, dust and vibration to a minimum and we will make every effort to minimise impacts.

Vehicular access points

There will be designated entry and exit points on Liverpool Street for vehicles accessing the site. Please refer to the map provided overleaf. We will monitor and manage these access points throughout construction and may implement short-term traffic control measures and speed limit reductions when required. For your safety, please follow the directions of traffic controllers at all times.

Hazmat removal 12 January 2026 to late-March 2026

Due to the age of the Cowra Hospital building there are hazardous materials that were previously used as building materials and contained within the building structure. These materials including Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) will be removed between 12 January 2026 to late March 2026.

All major construction projects, like the Cowra Hospital Redevelopment, must comply with strict environmental and planning controls. The following measures and equipment will be in place for the removal of hazardous material including, air monitoring, dust suppression misters, hygienist supervision of asbestos removal, personal protective equipment (PPE) and sealing and encapsulating asbestos in accordance with legislative requirements.

Car parking on Liverpool Street between Brisbane Street and Ina Drive, adjacent to the old Cowra Hospital

On-street parking on the northern side of Liverpool Street, adjacent to the old Cowra Hospital between Brisbane Street and Ina Drive, will be unavailable until mid-2026.

Brisbane Street Pedestrian Access

There will be periods when the eastern pedestrian path on Brisbane Street is partially closed. Please follow all posted signage and use the designated alternative pedestrian routes for your safety.

Holiday period site closure

The work site will be closed for the holiday period from: 5.00pm, 19 December 2025 to 7.00am, 5 January 2026.

During this time no work will be undertaken. Security patrols will be in place to maintain site security and public safety. We thank you for your patience as works have progressed at the Cowra Hospital project site this year and we wish you a happy and safe holiday period.

Keeping you informed

We will continue to keep you informed through the project website, If you would like to speak with a member of the project team please call on 9978 5432 or email HI-Cowra@health.nsw.gov.au. 

For any urgent enquiries or media between 24 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 please contact 0459 872 007. All other enquiries will be answered once the project team returns on 12 January 2026.

If there are any questions regarding the site please contact Todd Maybury, Site Manager, Richard Crookes Constructions on 0408 022 159 or mayburyt@richardcrookes.com.au.