St George Hospital Redevelopment reaches key milestone

Last week, a significant milestone was reached in the St George Hospital Stage 3 Redevelopment, as construction of the new Kensington Street Building reached its highest point. This impressive nine-storey facility, plus two levels of basement carparking, will provide critical community and outpatient care services, improving healthcare delivery for our growing local community.

NSW Premier, Chris Minns and Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper were present to witness this key milestone. As part of the tradition, a Blueberry Ash tree, native to the local area, was lifted to the roof. Once the building is completed this tree will be planted in the forecourt, symbolising growth, resilience, and the strong connection to the community.

The new building will house a range of services, including outpatient, ambulatory, and integrated care, along with expanded rehabilitation and inpatient services. Of particular significance are two new models of care: the Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit (RCTU) and the Behavioural Support Unit (BSU). The RCTU will provide structured rehabilitation for patients with mild to moderate acquired brain injuries, supporting cognitive recovery and transition planning. The BSU will focus on managing complex age-related cognitive conditions, such as dementia and delirium, offering both clinical and behavioural support. These innovative units will play a key role in enhancing care and meeting the evolving needs of our community.

Later the same day, key stakeholders and operational users gathered to reflect on the journey so far and to look ahead to the future of healthcare at St George Hospital. It was an opportunity to celebrate the progress made and share excitement about the continued development.

This achievement is a testament to the collective effort of everyone involved in enhancing and expanding St George Hospital’s world-class healthcare that continues to serve our patients, staff, and community.

Pictured left to right: Mark Baker, BESIX Watpac CEO, Leisa Rathborne, Health Infrastructure Executive Director, Chris Minns, NSW Premier, Steve Kamper, Member for Rockdale, and Angela Karooz, St George Hospital General Manager.