About our redevelopment
The NSW Government has committed more than $1 billion for the Nepean Redevelopment, which is delivering a major upgrade and expansion of hospital and community-based health services for the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities.

The redevelopment is being delivered in two stages. Stage 1 is now complete following the opening of Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey tower in 2022. Construction is now underway for Stage 2. 

This website provides all the latest news and information about the progress of this important hospital redevelopment.

Latest news

Project Zone Newsletter - September

Project Zone Newsletter - September

Read the latest news and information from the Nepean Redevelopment in our latest Project Zone Newsletter.

Posted 05 Sep 2024
Construction Update - 22 August

Construction Update - 22 August

The Stage 2 construction site is a hive of activity. View PDF  

Posted 23 Aug 2024
Construction Update - 8 August

Construction Update - 8 August

Bulk excavation and piling works on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit is also well progressed with the builders expecting to pour the concrete slab in the coming weeks. 

Posted 12 Aug 2024
Community invited to participate in Nepean Hospital's arts project

Community invited to participate in Nepean Hospital's arts project

Led by award winning artist Vipoo Srivilasa, the “Power Healer Superhero Project” brings community together over six drawing workshops to explore the healing power of stories, experiences and imagination. The drawings will be collated by Mr Srivilasa into a design to be featured in the arrival staircase leading to the main entrance.
 

Posted 06 Aug 2024

PROJECTS

  • Stage 1 | Hospital tower

    Stage 1 | Hospital tower

    Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment is now complete following the opening of Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey tower in 2022. 

  • Stage 1 | Multi-storey car park

    Stage 1 | Multi-storey car park

    More than 600 new parking spaces are now available to patients and their loved ones at Nepean Hospital.

  • Stage 1 | Cancer Care Expansion

    Stage 1 | Cancer Care expansion

    The new centre opened on 16 September 2019 following an expansion and upgrade of services as part of Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

  • Stage 1 | Somerset Cottage

    Stage 1 | Somerset Cottage

    The new Somerset Cottage Early Childhood Education and Care Centre was officially opened on Tuesday 7 July 2020. 
     

  • Stage 1 | Diz Footprints Program

    Stage 1 | Diz Footprints Program

    Diz Footprints is a trainee and mentorship program for local Year 10 Aboriginal high school students who are interested in gaining skills and experience in the construction industry.

  • Stage 2

    Stage 2

    Construction is now underway for Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

  • Stage 2 | Pathology Department

    Stage 2 | Pathology Department

    The Pathology Department will include new laboratories, services, reception area and administration spaces.

  • Stage 2 | Community Health

    Stage 2 | Community Health

    The NSW Government is delivering a new community health centre in Penrith as part of Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment. 

  • Palliative Care Unit

    Palliative Care Unit

    A new palliative care unit is being built at Nepean Hospital to provide specialised care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses in the Penrith and Blue Mountains regions.
     

Milestones