Lead design team appointed to progress planning for the Wollongong Hospital and Health Precinct project
The future expansion of the Wollongong Hospital and Health Precinct has taken a key step forward, with a lead design team appointed to progress planning for the region’s largest hospital.
The NSW Government is investing $220 million for planning to support a future expansion and redevelopment of Wollongong Hospital and Health Precinct, ensuring it continues to meet the healthcare needs of communities across the Illawarra and surrounding regions.
The appointment of the lead design team follows the release of the NSW Government’s Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy earlier this year, which outlines a vision for a world-class healthcare hub capable of meeting the growing needs of the Illawarra region now and into the future.
The project will deliver enabling works to prepare the hospital campus for redevelopment, while also progressing the long-term revitalisation of Wollongong Hospital in line with the Strategy.
Project Managers Johnstaff Projects, architects Billard Leece Partners and cost managers Genus Advisory have been appointed as the lead design team following a competitive tender process.
Led by Health Infrastructure, the lead design team will work closely with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, hospital staff and stakeholders to inform planning, identify clinical priorities and help shape the future of the health precinct.
The Wollongong Hospital and Health Precinct project builds on the recent completion of the $21.9 million Wollongong Hospital upgrades, which enhanced medical imaging and diagnostic capacity and services at the hospital.
All existing services will continue to operate during planning with staff, stakeholders and the community will be kept informed as the project progresses.