PROJECT ZONE NEWSLETTER

Nepean Redevelopment

This month, we announce the winner of the Budding Builder competition, the second tower crane goes up on the site of the new Stage 2 building and we learn more about the new Education and Training Centre coming to Nepean Redevelopment. We also give an update on works at the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit.

Charlie Jancso, 11, from Wentworth Falls has been named winner of the Budding Builder competition after making an impressive replica of the Nepean Hospital buildings.

Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown visited the site of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment last week to announce the winner and meet the three finalists of the competition.

Charlie Jancso and local MP Karen McKeown in front of Charlie's winning model

The Budding Builder Competition was launched to celebrate construction of Stage 2 of the redevelopment. The challenge was to build a replica of the new hospital buildings using arts and craft materials or building blocks. Three models were shortlisted and nearly 1000 people voted for their favourite model, which was awarded to Charlie.

All three finalists were invited to the awards ceremony which included a tour of the Stage 2 construction site.

The other two talented finalists were Amelia Au-Mahony, aged 5 and Cooper Berry, aged 9.

Finalists of the Budding Builder competition went on a site tour at Nepean Redevelopment. (Left to Right) Cassandra Au, Amelia Au-Mahony, Charlie Jancso, Cooper Berry, Local MP Karen McKeown, NBMLHD Director Planning, Redevelopment and Strategic Office Vanessa Clements and Health Infrastructure Acting Executive Director Nicolas Di Condio

A second tower crane has been installed at the Nepean Redevelopment Stage 2 site to do all the heavy lifting alongside it’s twin sibling, tower crane No. 1, which was installed June 2024.

Both will be responsible for manoeuvring steel and concrete elements around the site. 

The installation of the second crane, which stands at about 100 metres tall, follows the first concrete pour for the ground floor slab in mid-November.

Next year, people visiting and working at Nepean Hospital will soon see the building’s structure rise from the ground with 8 floors of concrete set to be poured over the next few months. 

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The second of the two tower cranes has arrived at the Nepean Redevelopment Stage 2 site. (Aerial photo taken in late November 2024)

A new dedicated Education and Training Centre included in Stage 2 of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment will help train, upskill and retain valued health staff. 

The new Education and Training Centre, which will feature simulation facilities and training rooms, will be situated on the entry floor level of the Front of House in the new Stage 2 building.

Nicole McGreal, the Education and Training Manager for NBMLHD is excited at the prospect of having a new purpose-built space.

“Our new facilities in the Stage 2 building will support the Local Health District’s 7,000-person work force, ensuring we can upskill our staff as new technology arrives and models of care evolve,” Nicole said.

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Scaffolding and formwork are progressing as the builders prepare for the final concrete pour for the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit.

Progress onsite has been powering ahead since the first concrete slab was poured in early November. The concrete structure of the building is on track for completion before Christmas!

Following the completion of the concrete structure, work will be focused on steel framing, installation of roofing and external cladding.

Scaffolding and formwork at the site of the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit

Thank you for your support and patience this year as we progressed Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

Over the holiday season, the construction site will be closed from 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025. During this period, the site will be secured for everyone’s safety.

The Nepean Redevelopment team wishes you and your family a safe and relaxing holiday season!

For more information about Nepean Redevelopment, visit:

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