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• A redevelopment zone has been identified in front of the main hospital building.
• This would be the best zone for new clinical facilities which could connect into the existing main building.
• The next stage of planning will confirm the location and size of the redevelopment, as well as parking options.
• The existing main hospital will not be knocked down – it will stay where it is. The hospital redevelopment may include a new building, expansion of the existing buildings, refurbishment or a combination of all of these.
• The master plan also identifies the best places for potential future hospital expansion.

Master planning is one of the important early steps in the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment project.

The master plan shows the grounds and existing buildings on the hospital site, the redevelopment zone, and areas which could be suitable for future hospital expansion.

Master planning also takes into account local and regional planning, such as investment in transport and road infrastructure, which could have an impact on the hospital.

The existing main hospital will not be knocked down – it will stay where it is. The hospital redevelopment may include a new building, expansion of the existing buildings, refurbishment or a combination of all of these.

Fairfield Hospital has areas of protected bushland and this will be preserved as part of the gardens and grounds which are so important to staff and visitors.

The mix of services and the design of the new facilities, parking areas and entries will be decided as planning progresses.

We connected with hundreds of people including staff, community and stakeholders through meetings, workshops, and information sessions.

Feedback was shared with the project team to help us develop the master plan and influence the next stage of design.

We will continue to consult with you at every stage of the project.

Consultation included:

• Interactions with more than 550 people
• Aboriginal community workshops
• Hospital information sessions attended by more than 250 people
• More than 15 presentations to a range of staff, community members and key stakeholders including Fairfield City Council, Transport for NSW and Health agencies.

Key feedback:

• Nature, views and natural light are important to staff, patients and community and will be a key part of the design.
• People need places to meet with family, friends and colleagues – this will be considered as part of the next stage of planning.
• Staff and community want to see a design that reduces waste and promotes re-use and recycling. Net Zero and climate change readiness is also critical.
• The hospital needs to be ready for future expansion as the community grows, so the master plan also identifies long-term expansion zones.
• The future design should be easily accessible, with simple drop-off and pick-up areas. The master plan identifies the main entry as a key area for improvement.
• Easy parking, and more parking, was important. The master plan identifies zones for expansion of parking areas.
• People told us that emergency services are a priority. This information has been provided to the team planning the future services.
• The hospital should be welcoming to everyone and reflect our First Nations people and the vibrant multicultural community.

All feedback has been provided to the project team to support the design of new facilities, and consultation will continue at every stage of the project.

Every hospital development includes planning, design and construction, followed by a short period where we prepare the new hospital building for patients and staff.

In the next stage we will be focusing on the design of the new facilities.

Consultation with staff, patients and community members continues throughout these stages.

At the same time, the hospital is working on a plan to identify the services which will be included in the redevelopment.

This plan uses health and population data to assess the health needs of a changing community and which services can best meet these needs.

Construction will start when the design is completed and a builder is appointed.

Planning and building new hospital facilities takes time because every development is tailored to the community’s unique needs.

For more information about how we plan and deliver a hospital, visit hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/our-business/how-to-build-a-hospital

The Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment is being delivered in partnership by Health Infrastructure and South Western Sydney Local Health District.