There is a new temporary but essential addition to the Penrith skyline. The first of two tower cranes supporting the delivery of the more than $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment was installed at the weekend. 

Standing at approximately 100 meters tall, the crane will do the bulk of the heaving lifting, assembling the hospital’s steel and concrete structure.  The second tower crane is expected to be installed within the next three months.  The tower cranes will stay onsite until the structure has reached the plant room on the rooftop of the seventh floor.  

The old Total Asset Management (TAM) facility, which is within the redevelopment zone has been demolished, paving the way for the construction of a new access road for the public once the new building is complete. 

Across the campus, concrete piling works at the site of the highly anticipated new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit (CAMHS) are continuing and will be followed by the pouring of the concrete slab in the coming weeks. 

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown, said,

"It is very important to note that in the NSW State Government Budget released this week that we have allocated an extra $312m to the project to ensure that we achieve the best possible hospital that our community deserves.  The 2024-25 Budget will also invest $480.7 million.  

"Thank you to the Penrith Community for your patience as we progress these important works across the redevelopment."