{"id":39102,"date":"2026-05-25T20:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=39102"},"modified":"2026-05-25T20:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:33:33","slug":"major-medical-equipment-arrives-at-nepean-hospital-as-stage-2-redevelopment-progresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/major-medical-equipment-arrives-at-nepean-hospital-as-stage-2-redevelopment-progresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Major medical equipment arrives at Nepean Hospital as Stage 2 redevelopment progresses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first delivery of major medical equipment including a 4-tonne advanced MRI, CT and molecular imaging technology has arrived at Nepean Hospital, marking a significant milestone for Stage 2 of the more than $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new equipment which will modernise medical imaging services for patients at Nepean Hospital will be housed in new purpose-built medical and molecular imaging departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highly specialised planning and coordination was required to install the large-scale equipment into its home on Level 2 of the new seven-storey clinical building, which has been designed to support contemporary models of care and future growth needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new medical imaging and molecular imaging equipment will strengthen Nepean Hospital\u2019s diagnostic capabilities, providing clinicians with a more complete picture of patients\u2019 health to support earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatment, in medical specialties such as cancer, cardiac and neurological care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction of Stage 2 of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment is due for completion this year, and will deliver a major expansion of critical hospital services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new adult Intensive Care Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>additional inpatient beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medical and molecular imaging facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incentre renal dialysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>education and training spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a new purpose-built palliative care unit. The new building will also feature a welcoming new main entry for the hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internal fit-out is underway across multiple levels, including installation of building services, joinery, ceilings and clinical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Works are also progressing in key construction areas such as the new Intensive Care Unit and main entry atrium. External works, landscaping and integration activities are continuing to connect the new building with the existing hospital campus, including improved pedestrian, vehicle and parking access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once complete, the new clinical building will connect seamlessly to the existing hospital 14-storey tower delivered as part of Stage 1 of the redevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nepean Redevelopment is one of the largest and most significant hospital projects in Greater Western Sydney and will support the region\u2019s growing healthcare needs for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It builds on other investments the Minns Labor Government is making to deliver more hospitals and beds in the region, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$2 billion for the new Bankstown Hospital;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$790 million for the new Rouse Hill Hospital plus $120 million from the Federal Government;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$550 million for the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment plus $80 million from the Federal Government;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$350 million for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$120 million for additional beds for Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026, which will be followed by a comprehensive operational commissioning period to ensure the new health facilities are ready to safely welcome patients, staff and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about the project, visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/health-and-wellbeing\/health-infrastructure-projects\/nepean-redevelopment\">Nepean Hospital Redevelopment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Minns Labor Government knows how important world-class healthcare is to the people of Penrith and communities across Western Sydney. That\u2019s why we are making a record investment not only in the bricks and mortar of the redeveloped Nepean Hospital, but also in the cutting-edge equipment needed to deliver world-class healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnder this Government, families are finally getting the essential infrastructure they deserve &#8211; better hospitals, better roads and better schools.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minister for Health Ryan Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Coalition\u2019s failure to deliver more hospitals and more beds in Western Sydney left the region under mounting pressure. We are correcting that, delivering a pipeline of infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Nepean Hospital Redevelopment is part of the Minns Government\u2019s more than $3.4 billion investment to deliver new and upgraded hospitals for communities across Western Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe arrival of major medical equipment is a critical step in transforming this new building from a construction site into a world\u2011class health facility for the Nepean and Blue Mountains communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is about delivering modern, purpose\u2011built spaces and world class facilities to support our hardworking staff and provide patients with the care they need, closer to home, now and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Member for Penrith Karen McKeown:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWatching this advanced medical imaging equipment being craned into the new building is such an exciting moment and a significant milestone for a project that will have a lasting impact on our local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is a real sense now that we are nearing the end of construction at Nepean Hospital and we have taken a big step closer to opening these world-class health facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Member for Blue Mountains Trish Doyle:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis will be of enormous benefit to the entire local health district and I trust that the Blue Mountains community will welcome this investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first delivery of major medical equipment including a 4-tonne advanced MRI, CT and molecular imaging technology has arrived at Nepean Hospital, marking a significant milestone for Stage 2 of the more than $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment. 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