WESTMEAD PRECINCT AND WESTMEAD HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN

SUMMARY REPORT

The Westmead Health precinct is one of the largest integrated health, research, education and training precincts in the world. It is a key plank in NSW Government policy to transform Western Sydney into a global growth corridor and economic stimulus for the state and beyond.

The precinct includes:

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) commissioned a master planning study in November 2013 to inform future planning activities for both the Westmead Health precinct and Westmead Hospital. The process was led by Health Infrastructure under the direction of a Master Plan Executive Working Group comprising representatives from precinct service partners.

This master planning study was twofold, included the Westmead precinct and then focusing on Westmead Hospital (adults), and will be used as a framework to continue the planning of all redevelopments.

WESTMEAD PRECINCT AND WESTMEAD HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN

OVERVIEW

WESTMEAD HEALTH PRECINCT

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL

RESEARCH

WESTMEAD MILLENNIUM INSTITUTE

THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD

CUMBERLAND HOSPITAL

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The following six project aspirations embody the Westmead vision, and provide the framework for the future planning and design of the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment.

TRANSFORM HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY

Provide the platform to transform health service delivery for the people of Western Sydney and beyond

INTEGRATION AND INNOVATION

Provide a world-class centre for skills, knowledge and care through the pursuit of ideas, integration, innovation and change

RESEARCH EPICENTREHarness the potential of research to reform clinical service delivery and generate global health, social and economic benefits

PEOPLE AND CULTUREPromote team-based patient-centred care, provide services and facilities that are people focused and change the paradigm of education and training

GLOBAL PRECINCTReinforce the precinct as a global flagship for health, research, education, training, commercial and community integration, and a major lever of economic stimulus

BUILT ENVIRONMENTProvide an environment which people connect with and harnesses their pursuit of skills, knowledge, care and innovation

PRECINCT VISION

To develop a precinct that responds to the needs of the community we serve by providing a co-ordinated, efficient and shared service that focuses on integrated healthcare, teaching and research services, while promoting patient and staff wellbeing and community engagement.

PROJECT ASPIRATIONS

The objective was to deliver the Westmead Health precinct for key stakeholders including Westmead Hospital (adults), Pathology NSW, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Millennium Research Institute, Children’s Medical Research Institute, Cumberland Hospital and strategic partners

The objective was to complete the Westmead Hospital Master plan to inform future development and utilisation of Westmead Hospital, to ensure it can respond to current and future needs of the service population; whilst providing appropriate clinical, academic, teaching and education services. The solution is to acknowledge the precinct plan

MASTER PLANNING

Consultation is the cornerstone of what we do, and to achieve the vision a significant consultation process has been and will continue to be undertaken.

A key aspect of the planning for the transformation of the precinct and hospital has been engagement with strategic partners and Government Agencies, such as:

• UrbanGrowth NSW• Parramatta City Council• Transport NSW• Department of Planning• Universities and education partners• Research partners

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STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Delivers the following planning strategies for both the precinct and the hospital:

• Long-term consolidation and integration of services across the precinct into an integrated services zone

• Aligns WSLHD requirements with UrbanGrowth NSW’s proposal to develop North Parramatta Parklands

• Articulates long-term infrastructure replacement for each precinct stakeholder

• Establishes a hub and spoke planning model for Education & Research activities

• Improves colocation opportunities for Public and Private hospital service provisions; and

• Establishes zones for car parking to support the precinct and improves integration with public transport services.

WESTMEAD PRECINCT AND WESTMEAD HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN

THE PROPOSAL

The preferred master plan for the precinct has the potential to deliver in excess of 750,000m2 of building area, which is approximately 380,000m2 of additional space.

Provides the following planning principles:

• Re-alignment of Institute Road to provide significant development opportunity for the precinct and hospitals

• Continue existing connections for connectivity with existing and future infrastructure

• Develop a network of urban blocks, streets and open spaces

• Activate the public realm to support hospital and community safety, and amenity of the surrounding areas; and

• Provide appropriate building density to achieve best use strategy for Government asset

THE SOLUTION

Provides the following planning strategies:

• Expansion of Westmead Hospital to the north of the existing facility to create a new identity from Darcy Road

• Effective incorporation of the Aged Care, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) site into the health precinct; and

• Re-provision and expansion of car parking solutions across the precinct

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FUTURE PRECINCT MASTER PLAN

THE SOLUTION

FUTURE WESTMEAD HOSPITAL MASTER PLANThe planning strategy provides a clear direction to deliver future services by relocating acute services to new purpose-built facilities, while repurposing vacated areas for ambulatory care services.

Limited expansion for acute, ambulatory and bed services in their current configuration and location.

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THE SOLUTION

The Master Plan recommended the following outcomes:

• Incorporation of the Aged Care, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) site for the future utilisation of precinct stakeholders

• Recommends enabling works for the benefit of the hospital expansion including new car parks and the relocation of the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research

• Recommends the expansion of Westmead Hospital (adults) to the north of the existing facility

• Recommends an Integrated Service Zone between Westmead adults and children; and

• Planning strategy is co-ordinated with Westmead stakeholders including Parramatta Council, Transport NSW and UrbanGrowth NSW and other Westmead Alliance partners.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Westmead Hospital Zone Private Hospital Zone

Research ZoneIntegrated Services Zone

Children’s Hospital Zone Support Zone

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The outcome of this Master Plan report will be used as a framework for future development on the campus.