NSLHD News - August 23 2024

Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Health Ryan Park joined health workers for a traditional sod-turning ceremony

Ryde hospital sod turn Construction is underway on the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, with the first sod turned at the site, marking the start of major works. Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Health Ryan Park joined health workers for a traditional sod-turning event, celebrating this significant milestone. Aboriginal performers Tu Wai Macdonald and Dennis Duncan cleansed the site with a traditional smoking ceremony. “This project will deliver a brand-new emergency department, intensive care unit, and operating theatres,” Mr Minns said. “We are expanding this essential service to meet the needs of the Ryde community for years to come.” Ryde Hospital’s Head of Emergency, Dr Peter Roberts, spoke at the event and noted that staff were eagerly anticipating the new hospital. “Staff are looking forward to the new facilities, which are long overdue,” he said. “This will be great for staff, patients, and the community.”

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