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Before the hospital construction can begin, the project team is seeking planning approval for the demolition of TAFE NSW buildings on the site, and other works to get the site ready for main construction e.g. removal of existing pipes and cables in the ground.
A second application in 2026 will deal with construction and operation of the new hospital, including the hospital building and multi-storey car park.
There will also be a planning application lodged later with the local council the removal of in-ground decontamination.
By using a staged approach, work can begin as soon as possible to prepare the site, while planning and design work for new hospital is continuing.
If you live or work in the Chapel Road area, we will be in touch early next year to provide you with more information about how we will safely manage demolition and early works on the site.
Early Works
The first planning application is called an Early Works Review of Environmental Factors (REF).
It has been prepared in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (EP&A Regulation) and State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 (TI SEPP).
It assesses:
- Tree removal
- Aboriginal cultural artefact salvage works if required
- How construction vehicles enter and exit the site
- Demolition works
- Construction of temporary road to access the sports field
- Site sheds and amenities, at-grade contractor and visitor parking
- Services connections relating to early works.
The full documents are available to view and download on the right.
Plan of early works
New Bankstown Hospital site, Chapel Road, Bankstown
Traffic management
Overall traffic is expected to reduce when TAFE NSW leaves, but there will be truck movements and construction workers entering and leaving the site.
Additionally, the footpath on Chapel Road may require temporary closures at times.
To minimise disruption, these works would be scheduled outside of peak traffic hours.
Traffic impacts may also be compounded by other construction activities in the area, however overall local intersection performance is expected to remain similar to current levels.
Traffic changes will be carefully managed through traffic control measures, warning signals, and scheduling of road closures to occur at the least disruptive times. Limited parking will be provided on site due to the nature of the works. Workers will be encouraged to use public transport to access the site.
School zones
School zones and drop-off areas will be preserved.
Construction vehicle access will be located approximately 200 metres from the school drop-off and bus zone.
Traffic controllers will be in place.
Schools will be advised about any impacts to the local roads.
FAQs
The site is located at the corner of Chapel Road and French Avenue Bankstown in the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.
The early works include the demolition of Buildings A, C, E, G, J, and L and the on-grade car park at the corner of Chapel Road and French Avenue.
Building D will not be demolished at this stage.
Work will also include:
- Removal of services in the ground, such as pipes and cables
- Remediation, which means removal of any hazardous materials in the building prior to demolition.
Work is expected to start in early 2026, pending planning approval.
It will take approximately 9 to 12 months, weather and site conditions permitting.
Further work is required for construction of the hospital.
Work hours will be :
- Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm
- Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Night works may be undertaken to minimise impacts associated with road closures.
Construction vehicles will enter from Chapel Road through the existing internal road access.
A traffic controller will manage the site access.
There will be about 20 workers on site.
Construction worker parking will be provided on site to reduce the impact on local streets.
Equipment will include hydraulic hammers, jackhammers, excavators, vibrator rollers, dump trucks.
Site offices, an amenities block, materials storage and limited site car parking will use existing facilities or will be established if required. These facilities will be connected to services.
Other factors
If you live or work in the Chapel Road area, we will be in touch in early 2026 to provide you with more information about how we safely manage demolition and early works on the site.
Early community, consumer and stakeholder engagement has been key to identifying potential impacts.
Since 2022, we have spoken to more than 650 community members and stakeholders and heard from 350 people through our master plan survey.
The concerns, issues and aspirations of the community and next steps by the project are examined in the community engagement report listed on the right.
Community consultation helps us manage local issues and reduce the impact on the local community.
The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) planning application includes waste minimisation, fossil fuel avoidance and sourcing of responsible building materials.
152 trees will need to be removed as part of the early works but these are mostly on the city end of the site, but our plan is to preserve as many other trees as possible.
145 trees will be retained on site, including the relocation of 8 trees. The trees that are being retained on site include the mature indigenous trees.
Trees will be replaced, and more trees will be planted, as part of the hospital’s landscaping plan later in the project.
This includes focusing on local tree species, trees which do well in hotter conditions, and trees which can provide shade.
No Aboriginal artefacts have been found to date, but if they are found during investigation works, artefacts will be managed in accordance relevant legislation, in consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders.
Noise and vibration from these works may be noticeable at nearby properties.
The project team will undertake acoustic assessments and vibration surveys as required to assess the need for control measures during the work.
The work may result in dust generation.
Water sprays will be used when required.
Regular services of plant and equipment will also minimise the potential for odours or emissions from machinery.
Health Infrastructure is working with Sydney Water to ensure continued maintenance and operation of the stormwater system. As such, these works are not expected to impact upon stormwater flows.
Waste will need to be removed from the site and may be reused on other construction sites or disposed of at appropriately licenced facilities.
We recognise that Bankstown is a busy and growing city centre.
Health Infrastructure is working with other NSW government agencies and Council to minimise cumulative impacts wherever possible.
