Project

Nepean Hospital Redevelopment

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment

Nepean Hospital, located in Penrith in Sydney's west will receive over $1 billion for redevelopment, which will be undertaken in two stages. Nepean Hospital is one of NSW's busiest hospitals, located in one of Sydney's fastest growing regions. The population of Western Sydney is due to grow significantly in the next 20 years, and the newly redeveloped Nepean Hospital will service this growing population.

Key Dates

Nov 2016 Project Announcement
Dec 2019 Construction Commencement: Stage One
Aug 2020 Contract Award: Stage One
Apr 2022 Construction Completion: Stage One
Dec 2022 Contract Award: Stage Two

Funding contributions

NSW Government

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Health Infrastructure NSW

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2019 CBP Contractors were awarded the $379 million contract for the construction of the Stage One Clinical Services Building
Nov 2019 Construction commenced on Stage One of the project.
Apr 2022 Stage One of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment was completed.
May 2022 Construction was completed on Stage One of the project
Dec 2022 CPB Contractors were awarded the contract to construct the Stage Two of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, which includes the delivery of a new Clinical Services Building and Intensive Care Unit.
Estimated Total Cost
(2016)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Media releases
2022/04/20
2022/12/20
Major Contract

Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage One

PROJECT STATUS
Operational
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage One

Stage One of the Nepean Hospital Upgrade was announced in 2016. The largest element of the project is a new 14 Story Hospital Tower. The scope of the project includes:

  • an expanded emergency department
  • over 200 overnight beds
  • a minimum of 12 new operating theatres
  • 18 birthing suites, and
  • a new neonatal intensive care unit

Stage 1 also includes a number of smaller components, including:

  • a $26 million multi-storey carpark providing an additional 500 car spaces,
  • a community dialysis centre in Katoomba, 
  • a cancer care centre, due to open shortly, and
  • a childcare centre.

Key Dates

Nov 2016 Project Announcement
Aug 2019 Contract Award
Dec 2019 Construction Commencement
Jun 2022 Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NSW Government

Procurement

Successful Tenderer: CPB Contractors

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2019 CBP Contractors were awarded the $379 million contract for the construction of the Stage One Clinical Services Building
Nov 2019 Construction commenced on the 14 Story Hospital tower
May 2022 Construction completed on the 14 Story hospital tower, marking the completion of Stage One
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Major Contract

Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage Two

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage Two

Stage Two of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment will follow on directly from Stage One, and include delivery of: 

  • an Intensive Care Unit
  • medical Imaging services and Nuclear Medicine
  • an in-centre Renal Dialysis Unit
  • cardiology services
  • more in-patient beds including paediatrics
  • clinical support services including Pharmacy
  • staff education and training facilities
  • community health facilities, and
  • a new front of house and reception area.

Key Dates

Mar 2018 Project Announcement
Dec 2022 Contract Award
2023 Construction Commencement

Funding contributions

NSW Government

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Health Infrastructure NSW.
Successful Tenderer: CPB Contractors.

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2018 The NSW Government announced a commitment of $450 million to fund Stage 2 of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
Oct 2020 The NSW Government announced it will fast-track enabling works for Stage Two of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment by two years. The concept designs for Stage Two were also released.
Apr 2021 The Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) were issued for Stage 2 of the project.
Jun 2021 The 2021-22 NSW Budget allocated $89 million to the project in FY2021-22.
Nov 2021 The NSW Government released the designs for Stage Two of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
Dec 2022 CPB Contractors were awarded the contract to construct the Stage Two of the Hospital Redevelopment.
Feb 2023 Construction commenced on the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Infrastructure agency resources
NSW Infrastructure Pipeline December 2018