The $750 million redevelopment of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has been brought forward by one year, after the NSW Government accelerated the project.
\nPremier Gladys Berejiklian said early and enabling works are expected to begin in the next six months on the major redevelopment which will be a game-changer for staff and patients.
\n\u201cThe $750 million investment will ensure the hospital continues to serve Sydney\u2019s growing community into the future,\u201d Ms Berejiklian said.
\n\u201cInnovation will be the cornerstone of the redevelopment, incorporating new models of care including an expansion of rpavirtual, which has treated more than 4,000 patients at home and in Special Health Accommodation.\u201d
\nTreasurer Dominic Perrottet said the acceleration of the project will create thousands of jobs, which is crucial to the State\u2019s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
\n\u201cPeople in NSW are going through extremely tough times and we are facing some of the biggest economic challenges of our lifetime. This is yet another major construction project the NSW Government is fast-tracking to bolster jobs and re-charge our economy,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\nThe RPA redevelopment will deliver a new hospital building and refurbishment of existing spaces, including more adult inpatient beds and expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, medical imaging services, operating theatres, and maternity, birthing and neonatal services.
\nHealth Minister Brad Hazzard said the $750 million redevelopment will provide the extra capacity and infrastructure required to support the RPA staff in their ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality contemporary healthcare.
\n\u201cThe redevelopment will enhance the world-class clinical care RPA is so well known for, along with new opportunities for teaching, research and innovation,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
\n\u201cBy fast-tracking this project the NSW Government is ensuring RPA continues to deliver world leading patient and family-centred healthcare.\u201d
\nThe NSW Government began the transformation of this site with the Professor Marie Bashir Centre, which opened in 2014, and the long-awaited new car park that opened in 2018, in addition to supporting the Chris O\u2019Brien Lifehouse.
\nThe new hospital building is expected to open to patients in 2026-27.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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