Builder named and construction set to start on Wyong Hospital’s new palliative care unit
Work for the new palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital has taken a key step forward with the main works contractor appointed and major construction set to begin in the coming weeks.
The new palliative care unit is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $93 million World Class End of Life Care program, and will feature 12 palliative care bedrooms with ensuites, communal areas, meeting spaces and flexible outdoor spaces.
The new unit will be located in an existing building at the eastern end of the Wyong Hospital campus, which will be extensively remodelled to meet the future palliative care needs of the region.
Main works construction will start following the completion of enabling works, which includes relocating existing services in the building to other parts of the hospital campus.
Builder Renascent Australia has been appointed following a competitive tender process, with work expected to start on site shortly.
The project team has been working closely with Central Coast Local Health District palliative care staff, carers and community members to complete the detailed design for the new unit, to ensure the best and most appropriate health facility for the local community.
Key design elements include:
- spacious bedrooms for visiting family members, featuring interior finishes to create a home-like environment and large windows overlooking private courtyards
- individual patient balconies, with space to enable patients to access the outdoors and enjoy the garden landscape
- a large family room with dining spaces to accommodate family members to join for meals
- a central garden, with existing trees preserved to provide a backdrop to patients’ bedrooms
- a communal outdoor area that provides a private and spiritual space.
The project is expected to be completed in late 2026.
For more information about the World Class End of Life Program, visit the End of Life Care Program web page.
Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park said:
“I welcome this exciting step in the delivery of a new palliative care unit for the Wyong community.
“The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring people with life-limiting illnesses receive the highest quality end-of-life care at the right time, and in the right place.
“The new dedicated palliative care unit at Wyong will provide a purpose-built space for palliative care staff to deliver care and support to patients and families during what can be an extremely difficult time.”
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, David Harris said:
“I’m pleased to see work getting underway for the new palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital and I’m looking forward to this project taking shape.
“The new unit will provide the best quality care for people who need it the most and will be a valuable addition to Central Coast Local Health District’s existing palliative care services, including the palliative care unit at Gosford Hospital and in-home services to meet both patient and their family needs.”
Elsie’s Project Chair, Margaret Pearce said
“We are so pleased to see the first steps underway in the building of our second palliative care unit for the community of the Central Coast.
“I would like to acknowledge the committee of Elsie’s Project and the Lions Club of Wyoming East Gosford Centennial for their steadfast commitment over the past 14 years to achieve this wonderful result.
“We will continue to advocate for increased palliative care services across the Central Coast to ensure everyone is given choice at this difficult time.”