Last updated on 24 May 2022
It is a busy time at Nepean Hospital as services begin moving into the new clinical tower (Building A). We have also started moving services into newly vacated spaces a part of the Decant and Repurposing Strategy. To find out more about our plans, please watch this short video.
If you require further information regarding the decant planning, please contact the Nepean Redevelopment on 4734 2549 or email NBMLHD-Nepean-Redevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au.
The decant strategy determines how the NBMLHD will use the buildings and areas that will be vacated when staff move into the new Stage 1 tower. As most staff are aware, space on the Nepean Hospital campus is at a premium. This will be especially evident when construction for Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment and the new Child & Adolescent Mental Health facility gets underway in the coming months. The decanting strategy prioritises which departments and services are best suited, and most in need, to utilise these spaces.
The Nepean Redevelopment project team has worked with the NBMLHD and Nepean Hospital executive teams to assess all department requests and requirements to move based on a strict set of criteria. While there are some departments and areas that are still to be confirmed, we now have an extensive decant schedule which outlines which departments are moving, where they are moving to, and when they need to move by. The schedule can be access on this website. As further decisions are made, staff will be informed via the “In the Know” newsletter and intranet. Direct communication will also come from your managers via the Nepean Redevelopment decant team.
The following criteria informed decisions about which departments would be prioritised to move.
The final decision about which departments are moving, where they are moving to and when they can move, is being made by the NBMLHD and Nepean Hospital executive teams in close consultation with the Nepean Redevelopment project team. Unfortunately, not all requests for larger and different locations can be accommodated in the short to mid-term. However, the masterplan for Nepean Hospital campus will future-proof our growth and, ultimately all services required to be on campus will be established in a suitable space.
No. Preference was given to the departments who are being displaced by construction on campus, and as per the criteria listed in question 3.
The decant team is committed to consulting with all the teams and departments who are moving, and we may have already consulted with representatives from your team, so please check with your manager. It’s also important to note that we have not yet met with every department on the schedule, but will be in contact in the coming days and weeks to make sure your team’s relocation is as smooth as possible. Please get in contact with the Nepean Redevelopment team on 4734 2549 or email NBMLHD-Nepean-Redevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au.if you have any concerns.
If your team or department is not listed it means you have not been identified as a priority to move this year. Unfortunately, not everyone’s request to move or expand can be accommodated right now. We understand that working on campus will be challenging at times until Stage 2 construction is complete. Following Stage 2 completion, there will be an opportunity to review requirements again for potential moves or expansion.
No. We have done a comprehensive assessment of all suitable work and clinical spaces on campus and have allocated them accordingly. If there is a vacated space that is unused or unallocated, that is because it is either part of demolition or refurbishment works for Stage 2 or is simply no longer suitable for occupation. Please do not relocate your team into vacated spaces without prior approval from the Nepean Redevelopment as per the Memo from the Director of Hospital Services, Brett Williams.
Yes, workspace accommodation areas in the new tower (Building A) will be accessible to any staff member working for the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Additional workspace accommodation areas will also become available when Stage 2 is complete. Clear guidelines are being established so staff know what is required of them to use these workspaces. This includes bookings and cancellations for desks and meeting rooms, knowing which areas are walk-in workspaces, what the occupation timeframes are and requirements for cleaning before and after use. Some clinical support workspaces have been allocated for specific department staff on their floor. For example, workspace accommodation on the Emergency Department floor will be managed by that department. This also applies for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Women’s Health Services.
The decanting process is starting now and will continue for several months as different departments move into the tower, and demolitions works get underway to progress with Stage 2 and the new Child & Adolescent Mental Health Facility. It’s important to note that moving into the vacated areas might not happen immediately because some spaces need to be updated or reconfigured slightly before use. Every department and team will be given plenty of notice before they move to ensure a smooth transition and to minimise disruptions.
Please email the Nepean Redevelopment project team at NBMLHD-Nepean-Redevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au. We are committed to answering your questions within a week and appreciate your support and patience as we progress this important project.