On September 8, 2020, the NSW Government announced a new $700 million hospital in Shellharbour, Illawarra. The Infrastructure and Job Acceleration Fund will finance the Shellharbour Hospital redevelopment.
Early works have commenced on the site of the new Shellharbour Hospital, with major works anticipated to begin in 2024. As of March 1, 2024, the project is on track for its next phase of construction. The hospital is expected to open in 2027, providing more care closer to home and reducing the need for residents to travel out of the area for treatment.
The new Shellharbour Hospital will be located at Dunmore, adjacent to the Princes Highway and close to Shellharbour Junction train station. This site selection aims to provide easy access to the hospital and enhance connectivity with major transport routes. As reported on 30 November 2022, the
Shellharbour Hospital designs have been unveiled, and the community is invited to view the plans and provide feedback to further inform the design of the new facility.
The new Shellharbour Hospital will include:
An expanded emergency department
Increased surgical capacity
Rehabilitation and aged care services
Acute medical services
Expanded mental health services
New drug and alcohol unit
Renal dialysis
Outpatients' care services
For more detailed information, visit the New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project.
The Government aims to complete the compulsory land acquisition for the new hospital site within the next few months. This suggests that the site may already be identified, though not publicly disclosed. Generally, land acquisitions can take at least 12 months before ownership transfers, making it unusual to start work within a few months without a confirmed site.
If the NSW Government or NSW Health Department has contacted you regarding the compulsory acquisition of your land for the Shellharbour Hospital redevelopment, please reach out to us for free legal advice. At FM Legal, we have represented 21 landowners whose properties were acquired for the extension of the Randwick Hospital by Health Administration.
Experts in compulsory acquisition: We specialise in compulsory acquisition projects in Sydney, ensuring you receive the highest financial compensation for your land on the most convenient terms.
No out-of-pocket fees: We can recover all of our fees from the NSW Government, meaning no direct costs to you.
For more updates on compulsory acquisition projects in Sydney or for legal advice, contact us.
