New Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services building at Nepean Hospital revealed
The new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Unit at Nepean Hospital is taking shape, with the building’s façade now complete.
The purpose-built facility will provide specialist care for young people aged 12 to 17 across the Nepean and Blue Mountains region and is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.
Designed in collaboration with young people, carers and staff, the new Unit will feature 10 single bedrooms with ensuites, therapeutic indoor and outdoor spaces, including private courtyards, and dedicated areas such as a sensory room, learning centre and media room. It will also provide staff support and administration areas.
Matt Russell, Director of Nepean Mental Health, says the new unit is an important addition to mental health services for the region.
“This is an exciting milestone for our community. The new CAMHS Unit has been designed to create a safe, calming and supportive environment for young people and their families. It will allow us to deliver care in a purpose-built space that truly meets their needs,” Mr Russell said.
The building's exterior has been thoughtfully designed - combining brick and metal work with sand and terracotta colours to create a warm and natural feel. It’s enclosed outdoor spaces, large windows, and metal perforated screens offer privacy and an abundance of natural light for patients, visitors and staff.
Artist impressions are also providing a look inside the unit, showing the thoughtfully designed, therapeutic interiors. The unit features a bright and light-filled common area, and single bedrooms with ensuites, designed to support comfort and wellbeing for young people as they receive care.
Timelapse of the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit
With the unit’s building façade now complete, the builders are focused on the interior fit-out and landscaping.
Construction of the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit is on track for completion in late 2025, with the new unit available to patients following an operational commissioning period.
