The community of Canterbury is one step closer to much needed hospital upgrades with the first artist’s impressions of the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment unveiled, as the Minns Labor Government commits an additional $50 million in funding to fast-track the delivery of enhanced maternity services at the hospital.
The Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment’s main works planning application is now on public exhibition, with the project to deliver new and expanded health services and facilities, along with upgrades and enhancements to the existing hospital campus, representing the largest upgrade at the hospital in more than 26 years.
A $50 million investment in the 2026-27 NSW Budget will bring forward the next stage of the redevelopment to deliver upgraded maternity and special care nursery facilities for families in Canterbury and surrounding areas.
The funding boost, which brings the total investment in the redevelopment to $400 million, will support the fit-out and relocation of an existing inpatient unit into the new nine-storey building, enabling the enhancement of maternity and special care nursery facilities.
The investment will give women and their babies in the Canterbury-Bankstown area access to enhanced maternity and neonatal services closer to home, and further complements the expansion and refurbishment of existing antenatal facilities, which are being delivered as part of early works for the project.
The redevelopment will include a new three-storey eastern expansion and refurbishment to the existing hospital that will house an expanded emergency department, operating theatres and a new Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
The modern, purpose-built facility will integrate seamlessly with the existing hospital, with outdoor spaces and landscaping to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
The community is encouraged to attend community information sessions where they can ask questions, provide feedback and learn more about the hospital redevelopment:
Information sessions are scheduled on:
- Tuesday, 30 June 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm – Main entrance foyer at Canterbury Hospital
- Thursday, 2 July 2026 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Roselands Shopping Centre (with in-language support)
- Friday, 3 July 2026 11.00am – 2.00pm – Lakemba Mosque (with in-language support)
- Saturday, 4 July 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm – Clemton Park Shopping Village (with in-language support)
Online session:
- Tuesday, 7 July 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm Online via Microsoft Teams (RSVP required – forms.office.com/r/LBb5sgBL6V)
The scope for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment is expected to include:
- a new expanded and enhanced adult Intensive Care Unit
- new purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation
- expanded and enhanced emergency department
- additional surgical theatres
- enhanced maternity and neonatal services and facilities
- additional ambulatory and outpatient care capacity
- new and enhanced facilities to support clinical education, workforce training, and research
- new Diagnostic Services Unit to support diagnosis and medical condition management
- enhancements to hospital support services, including pathology and pharmacy,
- improved accessibility to the campus, including internal access, outdoor spaces, landscaping and wayfinding, and two dedicated levels of parking in the multi-storey building.
Main works construction timeframes will be confirmed following planning approval and the appointment of a contractor.
The planning application and technical documents are available to view online and feedback can be provided online until 11:59pm on 17 July 2026: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/canterbury-hospital-redevelopment/MWREF
A separate planning application process will take place for the enhanced maternity services to be delivered. Planning for the maternity and neonatal facilities will commence in the coming weeks with staff and stakeholder consultation playing a key role in shaping the design.
Early Works for the project are progressing with construction to commence on site shortly.
For more information on the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment visit www.nsw.gov.au/canterbury-hospital-redevelopment
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
“The Minns Government is building the hospitals the Coalition failed to deliver.
“We are delivering the largest upgrade to the hospital for more than 26 years, ensuring local families have access to modern, high-quality care close to home.
“We promised to upgrade maternity services at Canterbury Hospital and we are delivering. This investment as part of the Budget will bring forward the delivery of these enhanced services, so families can benefit from them sooner.”
Quotes attributable to the Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis:
“This investment delivers on our commitment to provide enhanced maternity and neonatal facilities to support families in the local area, and ensure women can continue to access safe, high-quality care close to home.
“The valuable feedback from hundreds of community members and health staff will ensure that we get the hospital that Canterbury deserves.
“I encourage everyone to attend one of the upcoming information sessions or go online to see the plans for the redevelopment and have their say.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen:
“I know how much people in our community rely on Canterbury Hospital, and this upgrade will make a real difference. It will give local families access to better care, closer to home.
“Bringing forward these maternity upgrades means women and their babies will benefit sooner, with state-of-the-art facilities and the level of care our community expects and deserves.
“As our community continues to grow, it is essential that our local hospitals keep pace. I encourage everyone to have their say and help shape this redevelopment”
Quotes attributable to Member for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li:
This is a proud day for our community. After more than two decades, Canterbury Hospital will get the upgrade it deserves – better maternity care for new families, improved emergency and critical care capacity, and a hospital that meets local needs.”
