Kingswood Private Hospital gets the green light

Planning approval has been granted for the $29 million private hospital development.

The Sydney Western City Planning Panel met on 20 April 2020 and resolved to approve the development application submitted by Polaris Property Group in November 2019.

The 5-storey health facility will have capacity for 90 beds and be serviced by over 50 staff at any one time. The sub-acute hospital will include a mental health unit and an inpatient rehabilitation unit; serviced by consultation rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and physiotherapy gym. Ancillary services such as a hairdressing room and a café will also be included.

Architectural plans include the construction of a 65-space basement carpark onsite; with separate access provided for ambulances.

The Orth Street site in Kingswood is adjacent to Nepean Hospital, which is currently undergoing a $1 billion redevelopment. Work continues at the hospital on the construction of a new 14-storey hospital tower, due for completion in 2021.

The continued improvements to health facilities point to the strength of The Quarter; Penrith’s Health and Education Precinct, which is set to become an international destination for further health care innovation, research, and technology.

Image: Artist’s impression of the recently approved 5-storey hospital for Penrith.