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In this issue, new artist impressions, community consultation update and how to have your say on the development application.
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About the project
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion for the new Bankstown Hospital to help meet the future healthcare needs of our fast-growing and diverse community.
Located in Bankstown’s CBD, the new hospital will provide close connections to key transport links including bus and train services and the future Sydney Metro.
The new main entry concept (above) shows the hospital plaza on Chapel Road, with welcoming green spaces, a connection to the new multi-storey car park and wards on the upper levels for maximum light and views.
The scope of the new Bankstown Hospital will be finalised through the planning process but is expected to include:
- Emergency Department
- Operating theatres
- Intensive Care
- Surgical and medical services
- Health services for women and children including maternity
- Mental health
- Outpatients
- Aged Health
- Other clinical services to be defined as planning progresses.
The project includes a new multi-storey car park and on-ground parking.
The existing Bankstown Hospital site will remain as a health facility, and will deliver contemporary healthcare and a better healthcare experience across a broad range of community and hospital-based services.
The project is currently in the early planning stage, and consultation with staff, patients and community members will continue every step of the way.
FAQs
Read the answers to our frequently asked questions here
To ask a question or make a comment, use the comment form on this page.
Yes. The new hospital project includes a multi-storey car park plus additional on-ground parking to meet the needs of hospital staff and visitors.
The State Significant Development Application released in April 2026 proposes at least 950 parking spaces for the new hospital. This is almost double the current parking capacity of around 530 spaces.
The number of parking spaces will be confirmed as the project progresses.
Traffic studies are an important part of our hospital planning.
We are consulting with Transport for NSW and Canterbury Bankstown City Council about traffic planning for the new site.
This includes vehicle routes for visitors, emergency services, and deliveries, as well as the impact on the local area.
Council and Transport for NSW are also considering broader city-wide planning issues such as bus lanes and road network improvements.
More information will be provided as the project progresses.
Yes. NSW hospitals prioritise spiritual and religious needs by providing multi-faith facilities for patients, visitors and staff.
These spaces are designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering a place for prayer, reflection, meditation, and quiet contemplation.
The New Bankstown Hospital will include a multi-faith facility but at this stage it is too early to confirm the design, location or layout as the project is still in the very early planning stages.
The project team will consult extensively with the hospital’s pastoral care team, staff, community members and faith leaders closer to the time about the design of any new faith-based facility.
The existing Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital site will remain as a health facility. When the new building is completed, services will transfer to the new hospital and the existing site will be used for other health services such as community health.
Enabling works started in March 2026.
Our contractor Hindmarsh is currently decommissioning the existing TAFE buildings and getting ready for demolition in mid 2026.
The construction of the new hospital, also called main works, will start when a builder is appointed.
Plans are currently in an early stage of design called schematic design.
You can see the proposed floor plans in our State Significant Development Application Appendix B Architectural Drawings
Or for a quick overview, go to our concept design explainer page.
TAFE NSW has successfully relocated most of its training delivery to the new Bankstown City location, at the Western Sydney University campus in the heart of the Bankstown CBD.
The move means Bankstown is not losing training capacity, it is gaining both a new hospital and a modernised TAFE campus.
Importantly, the new campus strengthens the pipeline of skilled workers who will support growing industries across the region, including healthcare, construction and community services.
Co-located with Western Sydney University, this new campus delivers state-of-the-art learning environments designed to mirror real workplaces.
Students will gain hands on experience in simulated healthcare and disability support facilities, modern hair and beauty salons, digital learning studios, and dedicated student support hubs, ensuring they are job-ready from the moment they complete their studies.
Some courses have moved to Granville and Padstow.
For more information, visit the TAFE NSW website https://www.tafensw.edu.au/about/bankstown-relocat...
Staff representatives working on the design for the new Bankstown Hospital have confirmed the need for library and study space.
These facilities are expected to be located in the new Research and Education Centre.
The centre will provide a range of teaching, training and simulation experiences; the location will be confirmed as planning progresses.
However, the main library will stay at the existing Eldridge Road location due to the volume and space requirements of its physical collection.
The arrangements for loans and transfers between the two sites will be confirmed closer to the time.
Amenities for breaks and study will be confirmed as planning progresses but currently include a JMO lounge, and dedicated facilities for trainees to meet accreditation requirements.
