The Fairfield community is being invited to have its say on plans for a $550 million redevelopment of Fairfield Hospital, with the Master Plan for the project unveiled by the NSW Government today.
The Master Plan outlines the vision for the redevelopment and shows how it will integrate with existing health facilities, while allowing for future development opportunities on the site.
“Fairfield and surrounding communities deserve a hospital that meets their growing healthcare needs,” said NSW Minister for Health, Ryan Park.
“I’m so pleased that the Fairfield Hospital redevelopment is a step closer to being realised.
“The release of the master plan is a critical stage when the community can have a first glimpse of the shape of the project and what it has to offer, as well as providing their valuable feedback.”
A redevelopment zone at the front of the existing Fairfield Hospital building has been identified, where new clinical facilities could be housed in the future, close to the existing hospital to enable integration with existing services.
The scope for a new clinical services building, to be located within this zone, will be confirmed as part of the next stage of planning. Parking zones located close to either end of the hospital buildings have also been outlined, as well as green zones providing outdoor spaces.
As part of early planning, hundreds of community members and health staff have provided valuable feedback to help shape the future of the redeveloped Fairfield Hospital, identifying features important to them, including natural light and views, simple drop-off and pick-up areas and a health facility that reflects the vibrant and diverse local community which Fairfield Hospital services.
“The momentum is clearly building on the ground at Fairfield Hospital, with staff and the community excited about the announcement of the Master Plan which will guide our redevelopment,” said Acting Fairfield Hospital General Manager, Cara Egan.
“This redevelopment will provide contemporary, purpose-built health facilities and services to care for our growing community closer to home.’’
In a first for NSW Health capital works projects, new light scanning technology has been used to give precise measurements of hospital buildings helping to guide planning for the redevelopment. The technology relies on a state-of-the-art body-worn scanner which bounces lights off the walls, providing accurate floor plans instantly.
The new technology enables a room to be measured in a few seconds, and because it does not capture images of people, both occupied and vacant rooms were quickly and easily scanned, without disturbing staff, visitors or patients. In six days, data was captured for 600 internal spaces in Fairfield Hospital as well as key service areas, the cafe, entries, roads and grounds.
The Fairfield community is being encouraged to have their say on the Master Plan and provide feedback, with community information drop-in sessions planned at:
Fairfield Hospital main foyer
- Tuesday, 6 May 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- Wednesday, 7 May, 7:00am – 9:00am
Bonnyrigg Plaza
- Friday, 9 May 10:00am – 12:00pm
The community is also being invited to participate in a new survey, which can be completed online to help shape planning for the $550 million redevelopment.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is currently determining clinical priorities for the redevelopment, which is expected to be completed in the coming months. This will help inform the next stage of planning and outline the location and size of the project.
“The launch of the Master Plan for Fairfield Hospital signals an important milestone in providing expanded and enhanced facilities for our staff and community,” said South Western Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive , Sonia Marshall.
“I am excited that our staff and the community will have the opportunity to give their feedback at upcoming information sessions which will help shape this fantastic redevelopment.’’
Construction timeframes will be confirmed once a builder is engaged, and the community will continue to be updated as planning progresses, the Government confirmed.
For information on the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment master plan, including community survey and information sessions visit: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/fairfield-hospital-redevelopment
For more information of the project visit: https://www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/fairfieldhospitalredev.
