NSW Premier joins Traditional Owners to mark the start of construction on third stage of St George Hospital Redevelopment

Representatives from construction company BESIX Watpac joined NSW Premier Minns, Health Minister Ryan Park, Traditional Owners, as well as representatives from South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and Health Infrastructure for a sod turn event.

The event commenced with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by the local Bidjigal and Dharawal speaking people acknowledging the significance of the land and the importance of Indigenous culture.

Mark Baker, BESIX Watpac’s CEO, said the team is delighted to formally commence works.

"BESIX Watpac is proud to have been entrusted with delivering this critical project for the local community, and I was thrilled to join the Premier, Health Minister, and Traditional Owners to celebrate the start of works,” he said.

"Our extensive experience in delivering healthcare facilities enables us to understand the criticality of precision planning as well as the evolving needs of hospitals and their stakeholders. We are committed to maximising local job opportunities and working collaboratively with subcontractors, suppliers, and medical staff to minimise disruption to the public." 

Project scope includes:

• Additional inpatient beds, including a specialty Aged Care Behavioural Management Unit to meet the needs of patients with complex conditions associated with ageing, and a new Acute Brain Injury Unit
• A day rehabilitation unit
• Improved facilities for outpatient and ambulatory care services
• Enhanced diagnostic imaging and pathology collection
• A new public forecourt and green spaces, providing a welcoming environment that supports patient well-being.

BESIX Watpac has successfully delivered several key projects for Health Infrastructure, including the award-winning Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai Hospital Stage 2 Redevelopment, the Forensic Medicine & Coroners Court, and the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Expansion.