The NSW Government has committed $2 billion for a state-of-the art new Bankstown Hospital.
The new hospital is expected to include acute services such as an expanded emergency department, operating theatres and intensive care, services for women and children (including maternity), mental health, and parking.
The new hospital will be built in the Bankstown city centre, close to bus and train services, and the new Metro. It will be located on Chapel Road Bankstown.
Modern new working environments and employment opportunities will also help us to attract and retain valuable health staff.
Project information
Benefits
The project will:
- Transform the delivery of healthcare in Bankstown and its surrounding suburbs.
- Give local residents access to more health services closer to home.
- Provide opportunities for research and education.
- Provide diverse, local job opportunities.
- Deliver contemporary working environments and create new career opportunities through an increased capacity for research, education and training.
Scope
The scope for the new Bankstown Hospital will be determined through the planning process, and is expected to include:
- emergency
- operating theatres
- intensive care
- services for women and children including maternity
- mental health
- other services
- parking.
Project timeline
The project is currently in the middle stage of design known as 'schematic design'.
At this stage, we plan the layout of each department before moving on to detailed design which confirms the design for each room of the hospital.
Early works will start in 2026.
Main hospital construction will start when the design is completed and a builder is appointed.
Key dates
| 2023 | Site announced, December 2023 |
| 2024 | Lead design team announced, March 2024 |
| 2024 | Master planning starts, March 2024 |
| 2025 | Master plan announced, June 2025 |
| 2025 | Concept design starts, June 2025 |
| 2025 | Concept images released, September 2025 |
| 2025 | Concept design layouts released for consultation, November 2025 |
| 2025 | Hospital design (schematic design) underway |
| 2026 | TAFE NSW Bankstown campus now closed |
| 2026 | Early works expected to start on site |
News and updates
Read the December project update
Catch up with the latest news including the proposed layout of the hospital.
Concept designs revealed for new hospital
The community has been given its first look at concept designs for the new Bankstown Hospital, which will be one of the largest health projects ever delivered in New South Wales.
Master plan released for new hospital site
The master plan for the New Bankstown Hospital reveals the zones for the new hospital building, parking and future expansion. Click the link below to read more, make a comment, ask a question or read this information in your preferred language.
A proud place where community matters
Proud, family-centred, generous and vibrant were some descriptions of the Bankstown community shared by participants at our recent multicultural consultation session.
Community engagement and culture
Arts in Health
The New Bankstown Hospital will include a comprehensive Arts in Health cultural strategy to create a welcoming, vibrant hospital which promotes health and wellbeing.
Related documents
Project documents
Download project documents including plans, designs and approvals.
Frequently asked questions
The new site will include parking to meet the needs of the hospital.
The concept design released in November 2025 confirms a new multi-storey car park as well as on-ground parking. Parking and drop-off areas for emergency, main entry, discharge lounge, ambulance and other services have also been identified.
Parking areas include disabled parking spaces close to entries and lifts for easy access.
Parking options and number of spaces will be confirmed as planning progresses.
Yes, in fact there are more than 400 staff representatives directly involved in planning.
These staff representatives work with our planners, and with their hospital colleagues, to share ideas and information, and make decisions about each part of the hospital including the reception areas, wards, waiting areas and clinics.
Staff workshops (for staff not directly involved in project user groups) and updates are held regularly to keep staff informed about the project.
There will also be working groups for sustainability, arts in health and other key areas which have an impact on the whole-of-hospital design.
If you're a staff member, check your email, intranet and staff newsletters for more information.
We will continue to consult with patients, carers and community members at every stage of the planning.
Consultation will includes workshops, information sessions and consultation at important design milestones, such as the first look at the designs and progressive design stages.
We will also work closely with the hospital's Consumer and Community Participation Network, our multicultural community and our Aboriginal Elders, knowledge holders and community members.
The existing hospital will continue to operate until the new hospital is completed.
This ensures there is no disruption to healthcare services during construction.
When the new hospital is ready, services will transfer to the new building and the current hospital site will be redeveloped at a later stage for services such as day surgery and community health, and other health uses.
TAFE NSW Bankstown at 500 Chapel Road Bankstown is now closed.
Most training has relocated to the new TAFE NSW Bankstown City campus in the Western Sydney University Tower.
Some courses have moved to TAFE NSW Padstow and TAFE NSW Granville.
For more information, please visit https://www.tafensw.edu.au/about/bankstown-relocation-project
Yes. NSW hospitals prioritise spiritual and religious needs by providing multi-faith facilities for patients, visitors and staff.
These spaces are designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering a place for prayer, reflection, meditation, and quiet contemplation.
The new Bankstown Hospital is currently in the planning phase.
It is too early to say exactly where the multi-faith facility will be or what it will look like, but it is expected to include flexible prayer and reflection rooms.
The hospital will continue to work closely with the pastoral care team, staff, community members, and local faith leaders to design the space.
Early works to prepare the site will start in 2026, subject to planning approval.
Early works usually include demolition, removal of services in the ground e.g. pipes and cables, and ground works like excavation.
Main works are expected to start in 2027 when a builder is appointed.
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Contact our project team
For more information about the New Bankstown Hospital contact the project team at HI-NewBankstownHospital@health.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 176 082.