Construction begins on Ryde Hospital redevelopment

Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun, with a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works.

The redevelopment will include new and expanded facilities, including the emergency department, intensive care unit and operating theatres. The project is designed to meet the future health needs of this growing community, with more than 180,000 people expected to call the Ryde area home by 2041.

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Health Ryan Park joined local health workers for the event.

“This more than half-a-billion-dollar investment will deliver the health care that the growing community of Ryde needs now, and into the future,” Park said.

“The hospital redevelopment will transform the health facilities for Ryde and surrounding suburbs, ensuring people can get the care they need close to home and providing staff with a modern place to work.”

Construction works are being carried out by AW Edwards following the award of the building contract earlier this year.

Works will include the demolition of old buildings, construction of new hospital buildings and refurbishment of existing hospital spaces.

The new hospital building is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the new main entry, demolition of former buildings and landscaping to take place in 2028.

Image caption: Artist's impression of the redevelopment. Image source: NSW Government Ryde Hospital Redevelopment.