The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment’s ‘Name the Crane’ competition is now closed. Winners will be announced soon, with the winning names to be proudly displayed on the cranes.
Calling creative kids aged 2 - 12!
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment’s 'Name the crane' competition has now closed. Winners will be announced soon, with the winning names to be proudly displayed on the cranes.
The two tower cranes will be arriving at Ryde Hospital to support construction of the new Acute Services Building, as part of the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment.
Prizes
- Two winners will each receive an Apple iPad OR four Luna Park Annual Unlimited Ride Passes (winners' choice)
- Eight runners-up will receive a LEGO® set
Who can enter
Children aged 2 to 12 who:
- Live locally
- Attend a local school or daycare
- Connected to Ryde Hospital staff
How to enter
- Submit one name for a tower crane
- Explain why you chose the name (25 words or less)
- Provide entrant's name, age, suburb, school/daycare/staff name, and contact details
- Have the entry form signed by a parent or guardian
Submit your entry by either:
- Emailing the completed entry form to rydehospitalredev@health.nsw.gov.au
- Filling out the online entry form
The winning names will be proudly displayed on the cranes, and winners and runners up will be invited to join the project team for an onsite naming event.
Important details
- Entries open Wednesday 15 October 2025 and close 5pm, 12 November 2025
- Submissions received after 12 November 2025 will not be accepted
- Eligibility: Local children aged 2 - 12 only (please refer to terms and conditions below for details)
Judging details and key dates
A special panel of judges will carefully review all the entries. This panel includes representatives from:
- Northern Sydney Local Health District
- Health Infrastructure
- AW Edwards
- A valued member of our local community
The panel will be looking for the most creative and thoughtful names, and will also take into account the age of each entrant to ensure fairness.
Competition opens
9am Wednesday 15 October 2025
Competition closes
5pm Wednesday 12 November 2025
Shortlisted notified
Within 14 days of closing
Naming event for winners
Scheduled for December 2025 on site at the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment (date will be confirmed closer to the time).
Resources
To support participation, please refer below digital competition pack with:
- Entry form and colouring-in sheet
- Competition details
- Full terms and conditions
There is also the easy-to-use online entry form, designed to make submitting entries quick and convenient: online entry form.
Questions?
Email the project team at rydehospitalredev@health.nsw.gov.au
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