Project overview
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment will be the biggest upgrade of the hospital in over 26 years and will ensure the facility is able to respond to the health needs of the growing community. The redevelopment will provide patients and staff with access to the latest facilities and enable the dedicated health staff to continue delivering high-quality care.
Scope
Project scope
In response to the Clinical Services Plan, the redevelopment will deliver new and increased health services and facilities, including:
- a new expanded and enhanced Intensive Care Unit
- new purpose built adult in-patient accommodation
- expanded and enhanced Emergency Department
- additional surgical theatres
- expanded and enhanced antenatal facilities
- additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
- new and enhanced facilities to support clinical education, workforce training, and research
- new Diagnostic Services Unit to support diagnosis and medical condition management
- enhancements to hospital support services, including pathology and pharmacy
- improved accessibility to the campus, including internal access, outdoor spaces, landscaping and wayfinding.
Status
Project status
The schematic design for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the second step in the three-stage design process, is complete. This phase developed the layout of each department in greater detail, building on the initial concepts.
The project has commenced the final stage of design, known as detailed design, which finalises the detail of each room and confirms the project scope.
To keep works progressing on the redevelopment, the project will undergo a staged planning approval process and be assessed under a Review of Environmental Factors (REF); one for Early Works and one for Main Works.
The Early Works REF planning application includes:
- Internal fleet carpark modifications
- Relocation and upgrades of in-ground services
- Building a new exterior plant room
- Minor tree removal
- Establishment of work zone and amenities
The Early Works REF was lodged on 20 November 2025, and was on public exhibition for 28 days, allowing staff and the community to review the application and provide feedback.
Submissions closed at 11.59pm on 18 December 2025.
The planning application for the project’s main works is expected to be submitted in early-mid 2026.
Consultation
Consultation
The Early Works planning application was open for public exhibition from 20 November until 18 December 2025.
People could view the project’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF) report and supporting documents which were prepared to assess the potential benefits and environmental impacts of the project. The exhibition period was supported with in-person information sessions, held at the hospital and in the community. In-language support was available at multiple sessions, ensuring everyone was able to learn more about the project and ask questions.
The projects main works planning application will be on public exhibition in the coming months with in-person, online and in-language sessions available. The consultation calendar will be released via our website, our newsletters and media channels.
Ongoing consultation
Residents, staff and key stakeholders across Canterbury and surrounding suburbs will continue to be consulted throughout the redevelopment to ensure the hospital meets the needs of the diverse communities in the area. Consultation will occur through community and hospital pop-up sessions, presentations, in-language information, consumer groups, project user groups, surveys and more.
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Multicultural hub
Multicultural communications
Visit our multicultural hub for translated project information and resources.
Translate this website content by selecting the icon located at the top right corner of the webpage. If you need help, you can call an interpreter on 131 450 and ask them to call 02 9978 5959.
Canterbury Hospital serves a vibrant and diverse community, with over 48% of residents born overseas and more than 145 languages spoken. The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is committed to delivering a facility that meets the current and future needs of the community. To support the journey, we have developed translated material, including a project fact sheet in Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, Chinese and Bengali. We will continue providing information and updates in different languages.
Arabic project information sheet
Chinese project information sheet
Vietnamese project information sheet
Bengali project information sheet
Interactive map
Artist impression of new multi-storey building
2D Block and Stack
The block and stack diagram is a tool used to visually represent the layout of the hospital’s departments and services, showcasing their location and relationship to one another. This process helps inform how the hospital will be arranged, to ensure departments and services are placed in a way that supports operations and clinical flow.
Master plan images
