Major redevelopment of Ryde Hospital NSW now underway

Construction is now underway on the $526.8 million redevelopment of the Ryde Hospital in New South Wales. 

The project will deliver new and expanded facilities such as the emergency department, intensive care unit and operating theatres that can cater to the future health needs of the growing community – with over 180,000 people expected to call the Ryde area home by 2041. 

“Today marks a milestone as we build a world-class hospital for the Ryde community. 

“This project will boost capacity at the hospital and give people in the Rude area the best possible care. 

“This project will deliver a brand-new emergency department, intensive care unit and operating theatres. 

“We are expanding this essential service to meet the needs of the Ryde community for years to come,” Premier Chris Minns said. 

Artist impression of the Ryde Hospital redevelopment (source: NSW Government)

The redevelopment will include: 

• A new and expanded, integrated and enhanced emergency department 

• A new and expanded medical imaging department 

• A new expanded and enhanced intensive care unit 

• New expanded and enhanced operating theatres and procedure rooms 

• A new purpose-built ambulatory care centre 

• More adult overnight inpatient beds 

• A new paediatric short stay unit 

• Expanded and enhanced surgical/endoscopy day only spaces 

• Associated clinical and non-clinical support services including pharmacy, pathology, food, environmental, linen and supply services 

• Contemporary education, training and research to strengthen tertiary partnerships 

• Improved accessibility to the campus including internal roads, urban spaces, landscaping and wayfinding, and engineering and ICT service infrastructure 

Artist impression of the Ryde Hospital redevelopment (source: NSW Government)

AW Edwards was awarded the contract to undertake the works, with construction activities to be managed to ensure the existing hospital continues to operate while works are carried out. 

Works will include the demolition of old buildings, construction of new hospital buildings and refurbishment of existing hospital spaces. 

The new hospital building is due to be completed in 2027 while the new main entry, demolition of old buildings and landscaping will get underway in 2028. 

“This more than half a billion-dollar investment will deliver the healthcare that the growing community of Ryde needs now, and into the future. 

“The hospital redevelopment will transform the health facilities for Ryde and surrounding suburbs, ensuring people can get the care they need close to home and providing staff with a modern place to work,” Minister for Health Ryan Park said. 

The New South Wales Government invested $3.4 billion to upgrade hospitals and health facilities across the State as part of the 2024-25 NSW Budget – which includes $47.8 million towards the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. 

This significant investment is part of the State Government’s comprehensive plan to deliver long-term repair of healthcare across New South Wales to ensure patients continue to have high-quality care in their local communities. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; NSW Government – Ryde Hospital Redevelopment (1, 2)