Category: NSW News

Women and families in the Snowy Monaro are set to benefit from improved access to midwifery continuity of care, with the launch of a Midwifery Group Practice model at Cooma Hospital.

Under the model, women will receive continuity of care from a known primary midwife throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth, and up to two weeks after birth. A dedicated small team of midwives will work alongside local GPs and obstetricians to provide individualised maternity care.

Care following birth will also offer reassurance, breastfeeding support, and early detection of health concerns, helping to improve outcomes and ensure women and families feel confident.

The dedicated four-midwife Cooma MGP team began accepting referrals in late 2025 and is already caring for mums and families. Appointments are available at clinics in Cooma, Bombala and Jindabyne, or in the woman’s home.

The Midwifery Group Practice model is part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to increasing access to midwifery continuity of care models across the state, which was supported by a $44.8 million investment in the 2025-28 NSW Budget.

For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/snswlhd/our-services/pregnancy-birth-and-baby

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

“The establishment of the Cooma Midwifery Group Practice is the latest in a broader expansion of midwifery continuity of care services across NSW.

“We are strengthening midwifery services across the state, to ensure women can access high quality care closer to home. 

“The newly established care model will give families more choice, and will provide expecting and new mothers with world-class, evidence-based care.”

Member for Monaro Steve Whan:

“This is a major step forward for maternity care in the Monaro. Local families have told us how important it is to have a Midwifery Group Practice model available in our region. I’m delighted to see the Cooma Hospital introducing this important model of care.”

SNSWLHD Chief Executive Margaret Bennett:

“Continuity of care with a known midwife leads to better outcomes for women and babies. We’re proud to offer individualised, evidence-based care that supports women through one of life’s most important journeys.

“This approach also supports our midwives to work to their full scope of practice and ensure safe, coordinated care for every family.”

Olivia Jordan, Registered Midwife with the Cooma Midwifery Group Practice

“Continuity of care models are evidence-based. Women who know their midwife report feeling safer, more informed, and more supported. This relationship improves trust and communication, which is critical during labour and birth.

“I’m passionate about helping women feel supported and confident, and this model is all about teamwork. We’re there for women from the first pregnancy care visit right through to two weeks after birth.”

SYDNEY’S CATCH OF THE DAY AS NEW SYDNEY FISH MARKET OPENS, REELING IN A WIN FOR JOBS, TOURISM AND LOCAL INDUSTRY

Today marks the official opening of the new Sydney Fish Market, delivering a world-class waterfront destination and a major boost for jobs, tourism and the NSW seafood industry.

The redeveloped Sydney icon was designed and commenced by the former NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, reflecting a long-term vision to modernise NSW’s infrastructure and support economic growth.

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to welcome millions of visitors each year, showcasing the very best of Australian seafood, strengthening Sydney’s reputation as a global food and tourism destination, while supporting local businesses and workers.

Today’s opening marks an exciting new chapter for Sydney and reinforces the importance of having a clear plan to invest in infrastructure that delivers long-term benefits.

NSW Opposition Leader, Kellie Sloane, said the new Sydney Fish Market is a huge win for Sydney and for everyone who loves this iconic institution.

“The Sydney Fish Market plays a big part in the life of our city, particularly around major family celebrations such as Christmas and Easter, and now it finally has the world-class home it deserves,” Ms Sloane said.

“This project was started thanks to the clear vision and ambition of the former NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, and it is fantastic to see it open its doors today.
 
“Under the Minns Labor Government, NSW’s infrastructure pipeline is running dry, with fewer transformational projects and no credible plan to create jobs, drive tourism or lift productivity across NSW.”

NSW Nationals Leader, Gurmesh Singh, highlighted the importance of the new Sydney Fish Market for small business, tourism and the state’s seafood industry.

“The Sydney Fish Market is a renowned attraction and this upgrade is long overdue,” Mr Singh said.

“Today marks a major step forward for seafood producers and the thousands of locals whose livelihoods are linked to this industry.
“This is a win for small business, a win for tourism and a win for NSW.”
Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Natalie Ward, noted that the new Fish Market is another example how infrastructure investment can improve a city, grow the economy and provide for the community.

“This is what good infrastructure looks like – creating jobs, backing small business and building something the whole city can be proud of,” Ms Ward said.

“Whether it is Sydney Metro, the Art Gallery expansion, major stadium upgrades, hospital projects across the state, or the new Sydney Fish Market, the NSW Liberals and Nationals invested in infrastructure that made people proud to call New South Wales home.”

The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building welcoming patients, visitors and staff from Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

The new acute services building will provide enhanced health facilities, including an expanded emergency department, birthing, maternity and inpatient unit, a dedicated ambulance entry and bays, landscaped gardens and courtyards, and new artworks.

Following the completion of construction in late 2025, final preparations have included training and orientation to ensure the new acute services building and staff are ready to continue to deliver high-quality care at the redeveloped hospital.

To assist with the transition, a video has been released to help the community familiarise themselves and navigate their way around. It follows a successful community open day held late last year, where around 200 people toured the new building.

The new building is linked to the existing hospital building, and access will remain the same.

Visitors and patients should use:

• Marquis Street for access to the hospital main entry, inpatient unit, maternity (during business hours), day surgery, physiotherapy, dental and pathology;
• Anzac Parade for access to the emergency department, maternity (after-hours) and medical imaging;

Ambulances will access the new hospital building from Reservoir Street.

A comprehensive relocation plan has been developed in preparation for the coordinated move.

Key information

• Visitation to inpatients is limited on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, as staff move equipment and patients into the new building. Patients and families will be kept informed, and the existing emergency department will remain open during the move to ensure a smooth transition.
• From 8.00am on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, patients are to present to the new emergency department.
• The emergency department car park off Anzac Parade includes a new drop-off/pick-up zone and accessible parking options to enhance access to the new acute services building.
• In addition to the Marquis Street and Anzac Parade carparks, there is off-street parking available on Reservoir Street and Anzac Parade.

The project has been delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District, with construction works by Richard Crookes Constructions. 

For more information about the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/gunnedah-hospital-redevelopment

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

“After visiting the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment project site in October, I’m excited that staff and the local community now have access to this incredible health facility.

“This first-class health facility will support Gunnedah and surrounding communities now and into the future.

“The new acute services building provides new and enhanced healthcare services, ensuring staff are equipped to continue delivering safe, high-quality care for all patients.”

Labor spokesperson for Tamworth Anthony D’Adam:

“Well done to the staff and project team for their work in ensuring a smooth process leading into the opening of the new hospital building.

“I also thank everyone who participated in the consultation process. Your contributions ensured the new health facility is reflective of the needs and culture of the Gunnedah community.”

Community video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKw4OpRWB20

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to rein in senior executive numbers, with the NSW public service recording a sustained reduction in top-level roles as part of a broader drive for fiscal discipline.

The latest workforce data shows the number of Public Sector Senior Executives has fallen from a peak of 4,217 in June 2023 to 3,865 in July 2025, a reduction of more than 350 roles, or 8.3 per cent across the public service.

The Government is on track to deliver on its election commitment to reduce the number of senior executives by 15% in its first term. Its estimated annual savings from the reduction in senior executives will be greater than $100 million per year.

This reprioritisation means more money can be spent on the frontline essential services that families and households rely on.

It is also a direct contrast to the record of the previous Liberal-National Government which, despite committing to cuts, continually oversaw a massive growth in the number of senior executives.

Between 2020 and 2021 the previous Government added 347 senior executives to the public service and added an additional 365 roles in their last eight months in office. They did this while implementing a wage freeze for essential workers.

The Minns Labor Government’s progress forms part of its broader budget repair program, which includes:

• Reducing expenditure on external contractors and consultants by $450 million 2023-24, and $297 million in 2024-25, ending a culture of overreliance and poor procurement which was slammed by the Auditor-General.
• Reducing gross debt by $11 billion compared to the 2023 Pre-Election Budget Update, saving approximately $500 million per annum in interest expenses.
• Implementing a pay freeze for senior executives and Members of Parliament for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years.
• Keeping expense growth to just 2.6 per cent over the forward estimates, the lowest expense growth of any state.
• Fixing the state’s broken insurance schemes, delivering better outcomes for workers, businesses and the state’s finances.
• On track to deliver a return to surplus with a forecast $1.3 billion surplus in 2027-28, $200 million more than projected at the 2025-26 Budget.

Taking these tough decisions and maintaining fiscal discipline means we can deliver the homes, infrastructure and essential services that communities need, all at once, as part of a single plan.

The strategy is being rewarded by international credit ratings agencies. Last year, Fitch and Moody’s maintained the state’s triple-A credit rating, while S&P Global reaffirmed the state’s AA+ rating, reflecting NSW’s strong economy and credible approach to managing expenditure and debt.

Less money spent on senior executives, consultants and contractors means more investment can be directed towards essential services that families and communities rely on, and a more disciplined NSW Budget.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey:

“We are proud to have ended the Coalition’s spending spree. 

“Less money spent on backroom senior executives, consultants and contractors means more funding for the frontline services that communities need. 

“We’d rather hire more teachers, nurses, paramedics and police than costly consultants and highly-paid executives.” 

Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos:

“The former Liberal-National Government made similar commitments on reducing senior executives but instead oversaw a significant increase in top public servants.

“In the last eight months of the previous Liberal-National Government’s term, they added 365 executives to an already bloated headcount, capping off the culture of waste that characterised their 12 years in office.

“These much-needed changes are part of how the Minns Labor Government is delivering the fiscally disciplined reforms needed to build a fairer NSW and repair the mess left by the previous government.”

Essential disaster recovery work is underway on the Bruxner Highway at Mallanganee thanks to a $9.5 million investment from the Albanese and Minns Governments. Funding has been made available under the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

This investment will help to ensure the Bruxner Highway can continue to provide essential access between towns and villages across northern New South Wales.

Transport for NSW will carry out work, which includes repairing and stabilising two downslopes which were damaged in a landslip between Willock Street and Bulmers Road at Mallanganee, about 40km west of Casino.

Work will require the installation of soil nails and micropiles, which are drilled deep into the slope, together with improvements to drains and culverts, which are expected to take about six months to complete.

The funding provision to ‘build back better’ is also under the DRFA, Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package.

Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain:

“This investment through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements will help to ensure the Bruxner Highway can continue to provide essential access between towns and villages across northern New South Wales.

“This is important work which will mean the highway will be able to better withstand future storms and flooding.”

NSW Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin:

“The Bruxner Highway is a vital artery in the state’s north, connecting locals, freight and tourists from Ballina to Boggabilla.

“It is also one of the key local roads in my electorate, taking me directly to Tenterfield—a beautiful Tablelands town I proudly represent—and I know every twist and turn of this road.

“We have faced repeated severe weather in recent years, and this work is about more than repairing damage; it’s about strengthening our transport network so communities can recover faster and be better prepared for future events.”

Designs for the $40 million upgrade of Sydney’s iconic Leichhardt Oval have been unveiled and the community is encouraged to have its say on the proposal. 

This planned major upgrade will deliver facilities that meet modern standards so this iconic rugby league venue can continue its almost century long history as a rugby league ground and serving the community as the much-loved home of the West Tigers, as well as junior, community, and club competitions across multiple codes.

The proposed upgrade will transform the venue, known by locals as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’, into a modern hub for community events, professional, and grassroots sports and cement its role as the permanent home for men’s and women’s National Rugby League (NRL) fixtures for the next 15 years. 

Planned improvements include: 

• Renovation of the historic western grandstand with new stadium seating.  
• Modern hospitality and media facilities.  
• Four NRL-compliant female-friendly change rooms.  
• A new northern grandstand, replacement of the lower seating bowl.

If given the green light, construction is expected to commence after the 2026 season.   

The $40 million upgrade is being jointly funded with $20 million from the Federal Government, $10 million from the NSW Government and $10 million from Inner West Council. 

The community exhibition is open from Friday, 16 January 2026 until Thursday, 12 February 2026. To have your say on the Leichhardt Oval refurbishment, visit the NSW Planning Portal. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said:

“Leichhardt Oval is not just about sport, it’s about the identity of the Inner West.

“It is a place where the faithful can go along and cheer their local sporting team, and this upgrade from all three levels of government will ensure that spirit is preserved.

“Leichhardt Oval was not fit for purpose, these upgrades will make sure that families will be able to enjoy the hallowed ground for generations to come.”

Minister for Sport Anika Wells said:

“Leichhardt Oval is an iconic part of Australia’s sporting and community history, and the upgrade to Leichhardt Oval is about making sure it continues to serve the Inner West for generations to come.

“With designs now released by the New South Wales Government, this is a great opportunity for local residents, sporting groups and fans to provide feedback and help shape the future of this much-loved venue.”

Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek said:

“Leichhardt Oval is one of Sydney’s most loved sporting grounds, and these upgrades will make sure it continues to be for years to come.

“Whether you’re out on the field or cheering from the stands, this upgrade will deliver top quality facilities for everyone to enjoy, including our women’s and girl’s teams.”

NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said: 

“This is a chance for fans and the community to have their say on the upgrade of one of Sydney’s most iconic suburban sports grounds.” 

“Fans have dubbed Leichhardt Oval as the Eighth Wonder of the World and this renewal will cement its status delivering modern facilities which will support its use for both sport and community events for years to come.”

NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said: 

“Leichhardt Oval has a rich history, and this upgrade ensures it receives the respect it deserves.

“This is a valuable opportunity for the community to have their say and help shape a fit-for-purpose, state-of-the art venue where players and fans can create new memories for generations to come.”

Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen said:  

“This long-awaited transformation of Leichhardt Oval is about retaining what we love about the ground, like the hill and the historic Western grandstand, while finally bringing it into the 21st century through a much-needed upgrade, particularly delivering female-friendly facilities.

“Leichhardt Oval is an iconic community asset for the Inner West, so I encourage everyone to have their say about the plans.”

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne said:

“After years of fighting to save Leichhardt Oval our plans for the renovation are progressing well.

“I encourage all Wests Tigers and sports fans to make a submission to help us secure the future of the eighth wonder of the world.”

The NSW Government is seeking community input to shape recreational opportunities in the proposed Great Koala National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast.

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on an election promise to create a Great Koala National Park, which will provide habitat for more than 100 threatened species, including more than 12,000 koalas and 36,000 greater gliders.

In addition to boosting conservation, the park will also create opportunities for better visitor experiences and recreation, boosting tourism and local economies.

An online survey is now open on the NSW Have Your Say website to seek feedback on current use of the State forests and reserves within the planned area of the park. We also want to hear from people who haven’t been to the region but might like to in the future.

The survey complements ongoing wider consultation with community groups who have so far provided more than 300 responses on what matters most to them when they visit these areas.

Input from 4WD clubs, mountain biking clubs, hiking/bushwalking and trail runners’ clubs, horse riding and trail riding clubs, archery and gun clubs, sporting car clubs, local government, environment groups and Aboriginal communities is already feeding into the planning for future management.

The overarching park will comprise individual reserves, which will enable a range of different recreational activities. While legislation determines what activities are permissible in each reserve category, we are looking to build the Great Koala National Park as a place where conservation is balanced with the community’s recreational needs.

The Have Your Say survey is open from 7am today until Sunday, 1 March and is available online: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/great-koala-national-park.

Acting Minister for the Environment, Steve Whan said:

“The Great Koala National Park will protect more than 100 threatened species, but it’s not just about conservation. The park will be a recreational hotspot for locals and visitors alike.

“We want to hear from people who use and relax in the footprint of the forests and surrounding landscapes that make up the park.”

Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper said:

“We want the Great Koala National Park to be at the top of the must-see list for visitors to NSW and Australia.

“This major eco-tourism hub and unique NSW experience will attract domestic and international visitors all year round, which is a key component of our new Visitor Economy Strategy, while boosting local economies and creating jobs.”

Minister for the North Coast, Janelle Saffin said:

“The Great Koala National Park is an election commitment, and we want the community right at the centre of shaping what it becomes. Locals know this landscape best, and their ideas will help create a park people feel real ownership of and want to use.

“Done well, this park will also be a major tourism drawcard – supporting local businesses, creating jobs and delivering long-term economic benefits for communities right across the North Coast.”

The NSW Government is undertaking one of the largest wastewater infrastructure upgrade programs in recent history to support the fast-growing communities in Sydney’s south west and help protect the city’s famous beaches.

It’s all part of the Minns Labor Government’s investment in the essential infrastructure Sydney needs to grow and thrive.

The Malabar System Investment Program, estimated at $3 billion over the next 10 years, will reduce the volume of wastewater that needs to be treated and discharged via the Malabar deep ocean outfall.

The Malabar Wastewater Treatment System was identified as the likely source of debris balls that washed up on beaches across Sydney, the South Coast and Central Coast in late 2024 and early 2025.

It currently services almost two million people between Fairfield, Campbelltown and Liverpool in the West to Malabar in the east, making it one of the largest wastewater systems in Australia.

Staged upgrades over the coming decade will improve the performance of the Malabar system to support population growth in Sydney’s south west and reduce the likelihood of debris balls forming again.

The program will be delivered across key facilities in the Malabar system, including Glenfield, Liverpool and Fairfield Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs).

For the first stage of the multi-billion program, Sydney Water is partnerning with the Malabar System Alliance (Acciona Construction, Acciona Agua, SMEC) to deliver major upgrades to the Glenfield and Liverpool WRRFs.

Work will include refurbishing and expanding primary treatment processes and a new secondary treatment process at Liverpool WRRF, with on-site works to begin in coming months.

In the short-term, Sydney Water is continuing to work with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the independent Wastewater Expert Panel on limiting further debris balls incidents.

Sydney Water has increased cleaning and inspection of ocean outfall screens, is tightening trade-waste controls for high-risk customers, and is expanding its fats, oils and grease education campaign to reduce problematic material from entering the network.

Minister for Water Rose Jackson said:

“Sydney is a rapidly growing city and no one wants to see debris balls washing up on our beautiful beaches again – but the truth is our wastewater system needs an upgrade to keep pace with the population.

“For too long, a lack of investment in essential infrastructure in Western Sydney has been a handbrake on our housing goals. We can’t undo that overnight, but we’re getting on with the job of clearing this backlog.

“This is a major plan to deliver critical wastewater system upgrades in a sensible, staged way, ensuring that major investments are funded over time and Sydney Water users don’t face sudden bill shock.

“Our government is laser-focused on delivering the critical infrastructure our city needs to continue to grow, without privatising our essential assets.”

Sydney Water CEO Darren Cleary said:

“Appointing the Malabar System Alliance is a significant step towards improving the long-term performance and resilience of the critical wastewater asset and reducing the increasing strain on the ageing coastal plant.

“We understand the seriousness of recent debris ball incidents and the need to ensure our network is equipped for Sydney’s growing population.

“This program of works is a clear demonstration of our commitment to building a more resilient system over the coming decade and to protecting our beaches, which are so important to Sydney’s way of life.”

A metro train has become the first to travel the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line from Tallawong to Bankstown, marking an exciting milestone in the delivery of the extension.

The train in testing stopped at all 31 stations over the 66-kilometre route hitting speeds of 100km/h on the new section of the track

When the line opens later this year, a metro train will run every four minutes in the peak, with 15 metro trains an hour compared to eight trains an hour on the former heavy rail T3

Bankstown line, nearly doubling the services connecting South-West Sydney to rest of the city.  

Part of the Minns Labor Government’s record $30 billion a year infrastructure investment, the extended line will transform the connection to the rest of the city for communities in Sydney’s southwest and deliver more opportunities in education, employment and leisure.

Passengers at Bankstown will get to Gadigal Station in 30 minutes, saving a full 15 minutes compared to the 45 minutes it took to get to Town Hall on the former heavy rail line. 

Passengers across Sydney’s Southwest will benefit, with time savings that include:

• Marrickville to Gadigal: 12 minutes – saving 12 minutes
• Bankstown to Central: 28 minutes – saving six minutes
• Campsie to Macquarie University: 44 minutes – saving 17 minutes
• Lakemba to Victoria Cross: 37 minutes – saving 24 minutes

The current high-speed testing phase requires a minimum 9,000 hours and 30,000 kms of combined testing to be completed before the line opens.

Across the Southwest line, 79 per cent of work in the corridor and at stations is now complete, with tiling largely completed at four stations and works progressing at the remaining six. Painting and landscaping are also underway at most stations.

Testing is well underway on the platform screen doors and mechanical gap fillers, with this world-leading safety technology already passing its first round of tests at every station.

The next step is integration testing with the test train later this year.

During this high-speed testing phase on the Southwest extension, more than 70 key integration tests will be completed to ensure individual systems work together and to verify the performance, functionality and safety of the trains and new infrastructure.

As part of the final conversion, crews will complete work to integrate the Southwest Metro with the existing metro line. This will require a series of full and partial line closures of the M1 Line in the lead up to opening.

While disruptive, these closures are essential to allow for work to safely take place within the rail corridor

In January Metro services will not run on the following weekends to allow for essential systems testing: 

17–18 January

24–25 January

During closure periods, passengers will have access to replacement buses between Tallawong and Chatswood, and Sydney Trains services between Chatswood and Sydenham.

The Minns Labor Government thanks the communities in Sydney’s southwest for their patience as the project progresses and passengers on the M1 Line metro who will be affected by some upcoming weekend closures for essential work to integrate the new line. 

Minister for Transport, John Graham said:

“The first metro train to cover the entire 66-kilometre length of line is an exciting day for all of Sydney.

“It is even more exciting for the people of Southwest Sydney who have been patiently waiting for their turn to join the metro network.

“With a service every four minutes, metro will transform this area’s connection to the rest of the city, providing many more opportunities in jobs and education.

Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis said:

“The Southwest Metro is a transformational project that when complete will better cater for the transportation needs of southwest Sydney and deliver more job opportunities for the people of Canterbury.

“Once the Metro opens commuters will be able to travel from Wiley Park to Central, Gadigal and Barangaroo Metro stations in less than 30 minutes. 

“I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the local community for their flexibility in arranging alternative transport as this important project reaches another major milestone.

“I would also like to extend to the community my sincere thanks for their patience and understanding during this work.”

Member for Bankstown, Jihad Dib said:

“We know the construction and testing period has taken time and acknowledge the inconvenience this has caused people in south-west Sydney. I want to thank the community for their patience as we deliver a Metro that will provide frequent services and improved access across Sydney.

“Commuters travelling from the Bankstown Metro station will shave significant time off their journey to key stations such as Martin Place, Barangaroo, Macquarie University and Chatswood.”

Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen said:

“It’s been a long journey for our community, and I want to thank everyone for their patience as we’ve worked to deliver a better public transport network for Inner West and Canterbury-Bankstown residents.

“Once complete, the South West Metro will deliver a peak service every four minutes, getting passengers to Victoria Cross in just 21 minutes and to Chatswood in under 30 minutes from Dulwich Hill Station — a major improvement that will make daily travel faster, easier and more reliable, helping more people choose public transport more often.”

The Blayney Multipurpose Service (MPS) redevelopment project has reached a major milestone, with construction of Stage 1 now complete, delivering new and enhanced aged care and healthcare services for Blayney and surrounding communities.

The Blayney MPS redevelopment is the final site to be delivered under the NSW Government’s $297 million Multipurpose Service Program, which has improved health facilities across smaller rural and remote communities.

Stage 1 includes a new residential aged care wing featuring single rooms with private bathrooms, additional inpatient unit beds, chair-based services, with space for future expansion.

The Blayney community is invited to tour and explore the new facilities and services on Thursday, 22 January 2026 between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. The project team and health staff will be on hand to answer questions, and no registrations are required.

Staff, aged care residents and families have been engaged throughout the planning and design stages, providing valuable input to ensure the new facility is tailored to the current and future needs of the local community.

The Blayney MPS redevelopment is being delivered in stages to ensure all existing clinical services, including the existing MPS, continue to operate while construction is carried out.

The next phase of works will include demolition of existing buildings and construction of the new HealthOne, entry, reception, waiting room, staff area and ambulatory care zone. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.

The Blayney MPS redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure and Western NSW Local Health District in partnership with Taylor Construction Group.

For more information on the project, visit www.nsw.gov.au/blayney-multipurpose-service-redevelopment

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

“The Minns Labor Government is delivering more beds and improved access to the essential health care regional communities need.

“Our last budget included $3.5 billion in vital hospital upgrades across regional NSW after 12 years of delays and broken promises by the Coalition.

“The Blayney Multipurpose Service redevelopment will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, contemporary, and accessible aged and health care to the community. 

“This modern facility will provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff, and will support aged care needs for generations to come.”

Government Spokesperson for Bathurst Stephen Lawrence:

“Residents of Blayney and surrounding communities will soon have access to a modern, purpose-built aged care facility, with construction of stage 1 now complete.

“Blayney MPS isn’t just a health facility – it’s also a home to those living in the residential aged care wing. The new Blayney MPS will ensure the residents have a modern and comfortable home with the provision of high-quality care they deserve.”