Project overview
575 Canterbury Rd, Campsie NSW 2194
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment will be the biggest upgrade of the hospital in over 26 years and will ensure the facility is able to respond to the health needs of the growing community. The redevelopment will provide patients and staff with access to the latest facilities and enable the dedicated health staff to continue delivering high-quality care.
Scope
In response to the Clinical Services Plan, the redevelopment will deliver new and increased health services and facilities, including:
- a new expanded and enhanced Intensive Care Unit
- new purpose built adult in-patient accommodation
- expanded and enhanced Emergency Department
- additional surgical theatres
- expanded and enhanced antenatal facilities
- additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
- new and enhanced facilities to support clinical education, workforce training, and research
- new Diagnostic Services Unit to support diagnosis and medical condition management
- enhancements to hospital support services, including pathology and pharmacy
- improved accessibility to the campus, including internal access, outdoor spaces, landscaping and wayfinding.
The schematic design for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the second step in the three-stage design process, is nearing completion. This phase developed the layout of each department in greater detail, building on the initial concepts.
In conjunction, the project has commenced the final stage of design, known as detailed design, which finalises the detail of each room and confirms the project scope.
To keep works progressing on the redevelopment, the project will undergo a staged planning approval process and be assessed under a Review of Environmental Factors (REF); one for Early Works and one for Main Works.
The Early Works REF planning application will include:
- Expansion and refurbishment of existing Antenatal facilities
- Internal fleet carpark modifications
- Relocation and upgrades of in-ground services
- Building a new exterior plant room
- Minor tree removal
- Establishment of work zone and amenities
The Early Works REF was lodged on 20 November 2025, and will be on public exhibition for 28 days, allowing staff and the community to review and provide feedback.
Submissions close at 11.59pm on 18 December 2025.
The planning application for the project’s main works is expected to be submitted in early 2026.
The project is taking a collaborative approach with clinicians, staff, patients, consumers and the local community to ensure the redevelopment meets the healthcare needs of the growing population.
Staff and community members were recently invited to provide input on the early designs and the project team is working through the valuable feedback received. This input will help shape a facility that supports high-quality care and reflects the needs and expectations of the diverse community it serves.
The Early Works planning application is now on public exhibition for 28 days.
As part of the public exhibition, you can view the project’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF) report, which has been prepared to assess the potential benefits and environmental impacts of the project.
Residents, staff and key stakeholders across Canterbury and surrounding suburbs will continue to be consulted throughout the redevelopment to ensure the hospital meets the needs of the diverse communities in the area. Consultation will occur through community and hospital pop-up sessions, presentations, in-language information, consumer groups, project user groups, surveys and more.
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Canterbury Hospital serves a vibrant and diverse community, with over 48% of residents born overseas and more than 145 languages spoken. The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is committed to delivering a facility that meets the current and future needs of the community. To support the journey, we have developed translated material, including a project fact sheet in Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, Chinese and Bengali. We will endeavour to continue providing information and updates in different languages.
Translate this website content by selecting the icon located at the top right corner of the webpage. If you need help, you can call an interpreter on 131 450 and ask them to call 02 9978 5959.
Project timeline
Building a hospital involves 3 key phases – planning, design and delivery.
Planning and design
| September 2023 | Project announced |
| March 2024 | Lead Design Team appointed |
| May 2024 | Early consultation |
| June 2024 | Master planning commenced |
| February 2025 | Master plan released |
| June 2025 | Concept design complete |
| November 2025 | Schematic Design |
| Current focus | Early Works Review of Environmental Factors |
News and updates
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment one step closer with first planning application lodged
The first planning application, the Review of Environmental Factors (REF), is now on exhibition, bringing new and enhanced health services a step closer for the local community.
Enabling works start for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
Enabling works to prepare the site for the redevelopment have commenced, bringing new and expanded health services one step closer for the local community.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment progresses with release of concept design
The Canterbury community is being invited to provide feedback on the concept designs for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment via a new interactive online platform.
First look at Canterbury Hospital redevelopment
The Canterbury community will have its first look at the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment with the launch of the master plan images, alongside the key clinical priorities for the redevelopment.
Local community helps shape the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
Hundreds of community members and health staff have provided valuable feedback through the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment master plan survey.
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Frequently asked questions
Designing and building a hospital is a complex process that involves extensive consultation with staff, health care professionals, patients, key stakeholders and the community to ensure the needs of the growing community are met.
Ongoing consultation with these groups is essential to the hospital planning, design and delivery process and will continue throughout the project.
When the redevelopment is finished the hospital will have more parking spaces.
Early work is expected to start in late 2025. Project dates will be confirmed as planning continues.
The Canterbury Hospital project must go through a Review of Environmental Factors planning process,
under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA&A Act).
NSW Health must check how the project could affect the environment and the surrounding community. This will involve consultation with the local community, councils, and other stakeholders.
When the planning application is submitted, relevant documents and images will be available to view. The
community can provide feedback on the application.
The project team will host events to keep people informed about the project and answer any questions.
Contact the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment team
- Address: 575 Canterbury Rd, Campsie 2194
- Phone: (02) 9978 5959
General enquiries: 9978 5402