Early works now under way have signalled the start of the $740 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital.
Early works are construction activities such as demolition, road works and upgrades to services like gas, electricity and stormwater to help prepare the site for construction.
Liverpool Hospital general manager Karen McMenamin says the work was the start of the transformation of the hospital into a world class hub of medical excellence, education and research.
“This is the beginning of an amazing period in the history of the hospital and Liverpool CBD,’’ Ms McMenamin said.
“Our hospital will be redeveloped into one of the leading health precincts in NSW.
“I’m excited that our patients, staff and community members will soon be able to see work happening around the hospital and the beginnings of our vision of the future.’’
Initial site fencing and sheds have been installed to facilitate the first stage of works, and demolition of the disused Ron Dunbier building and former ambulance station in Forbes Street is currently under way.
Pedestrian and traffic access around the hospital will change throughout this year as ground and road works are carried out to increase sewerage, stormwater drainage and electrical capacity for the site.
Campbell, Goulburn, Elizabeth and Forbes Streets and Burnside Drive will be impacted at varying times.
Ms McMenamin said the early works were essential to prepare for the construction of the new precinct.
“I would like to thank everyone for their patience as the early works progress and our once-in-a-generation redevelopment gets under way,’’ Ms McMenamin said.
The NSW Government has committed $740 million in the precinct which includes a larger emergency department, expanded intensive care unit, increased women’s and children’s services, integrated cancer services, enhanced ambulatory care and education and research facilities.
A further $50 million has been committed to build a new multi-storey car park, providing an additional 500 spaces for patients, visitors and staff. Work on the car park is due to commence later this year.
