PROJECT ZONE NEWSLETTER

Nepean Redevelopment

This month, voting opens for the three shortlisted entries in our Budding Builder competition, the first concrete slab is poured for new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit (CAMHS), and Principal Architect from BVN Julian Ashton provides insight behind the Stage 2 building’s fan-shape design.

Our Budding Builder competition invited local primary school students and children of Nepean Hospital staff to build a model replica of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment using arts and craft materials or building bricks such as Lego.

We've shortlisted the top three entries. It's now up to you to pick a winner!

You can view the entries and vote here!

We’ve had over 500 votes already! Help us get to 1000! Please share with your friends and family. (Only one vote per email address allowed).

BVN Architecture is behind the design of $1 billion Nepean Redevelopment, which is being delivered in two stages. The Stage 2 building, which is currently under construction, features a unique fan shape. We spoke with Principal Architect, Julian Ashton about the vision for the design.

Julian said the vision for the new seven-storey Stage 2 building was to create a gateway for the community, completing the transformation of Nepean Hospital with a functional main entry. 

“It was really about creating a new main entry to become the heart, and central connection point for the campus," Julian said.

While the opening of the 14-storey tower in 2022 was a huge feat for the project, Julian said Stage 2 is the "missing piece of the puzzle."

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The new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit (CAMHS) is one step closer with the  first concrete slab having been poured for the purpose-built facility.   

The CAMHS Unit is a purpose-built 10-bed unit that will provide essential mental health care to young people aged between 12 and 17 years old. 

Co-designed by young people and carers, the CAMHS Unit will feature 10 single bedrooms with ensuites, a secure indoor communal area and private outdoor courtyard, consultation rooms, and workspaces. There will also be a dedicated sensory room, learning centre and media room to cater for the young people who will be accommodated within the new facility.   

Matt Russell, Director of Mental Health, Nepean Blue Mountains Hospital Local Health District said the new dedicated Unit will be a welcome addition to Nepean Hospital.  

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Congratulations Dr Nhi Nguyen who won the Staff Member of Year award on 24 October at the NSW Health Awards 2024.

Not only is she one of Australia's leading Intensive Care Specialists based at Nepean Hospital, she has also been a valued member of Nepean Redevelopment team, as our Clinical Lead, for several years. The accolade is well deserved and we are very proud of her!  Below is a picture of Nhi (left) and her very proud mum.

The construction site for the new Stage 2 building continues to make good progress. You may have noticed the jump-form in middle of the site slowly coming out of the ground. The square-looking jump-form is located within the core of the new building.

In addition to helping build the seven floors of the new building during construction, it will also be where the core lift shaft is located when the building is complete.

Barber Avenue roadworks

Stormwater works are progressing along Barber Avenue. The roadworks mean there will be some changed traffic conditions and limited street parking. Please use the P1 and Nepean Private Hospital car parks.

The Barber Avenue link bridge also provides accessible, covered pedestrian access between the P1 car park, the Nepean Hospital and Nepean Private Hospital. 

During the construction period along Barber Avenue, please drive slowly and pay close attention to traffic controllers and signage.

For more information about Nepean Redevelopment, visit:

nepeanredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au or contact the team at hi-nepeanredevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au