Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced the commencement of demolition works this month as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital.

This marks the beginning of the second phase of the project, which is set to transform the facility into a clinical and medical research hub.

The government is allocating A$830m ($524m) in the LHAP, aiming to meet the increasing healthcare needs of the community.

Phase 2 will see the construction of a new multi-storey Integrated Services Building, featuring an integrated cancer centre, inpatient units, and a wellness centre, along with expanded ambulatory care for women and children.

Additionally, the Caroline Chisholm Building will be converted to become an administration hub.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said: “The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is one of the largest hospital redevelopments in south-western Sydney, and it's exciting to see this important health facility progressing.

“The new Integrated Services Building will bring further expansion and enhancements, ensuring the community will continue to receive world-class care closer to home.’’

The demolition is a precursor to the construction process, anticipated to start later in the year, with the project's completion targeted for 2027.

Phase 1 of the redevelopment has already introduced a new five-storey building equipped with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), birthing suites as well as a centralised pathology department.

The LHAP is a collaborative effort between Health Infrastructure and South Western Sydney Local Health District, with Lendlease serving as the principal contractor.

The NSW Government has advanced the Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment recently by appointing Woollam Constructions for the early works.

With South Western Sydney LHD anticipating a 33% population surge over the next two decades, the redevelopment is critical to support the region's healthcare infrastructure.