Redevelopment underway at Ryde Hospital
ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
Over the past 12 months Ryde Hospital’s redevelopment has progressed with designs released, preparation for demolition of old buildings and early construction works making way for the new hospital.
and Acting General Manager Jennifer McConnell said it had been enjoyed by staff for meal breaks as well as countless celebrations, including the traditional Christmas barbeque in the outdoor area. “It was great to be able to come together and celebrate the history of The Chattery and it is also an exciting step forward in the Ryde Hospital redevelopment and the future of our hospital,” she said.
key healthcare stakeholders as well as feedback from staff and consumers to learn about the project and provide feedback.” Earlier in the year, staff farewelled the almost 90-year-old Chattery building with one last celebration before it was closed ready to make way for the new build. It was first opened as the hospital’s nurses’ home in December 1937 by the Minister for Health the Hon. H. P. Fitzsimmons and provided accommodation for nurses working at the hospital. Over the years it affectionally became known as The Chattery
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment Manager Fiona Thorn said the team had been working hard to get the hospital ready for the main construction works which are expected to start in 2024. “Staff are getting excited for what is to come – a new and expanded emergency department and intensive care unit, new theatres, new purpose-built ambulatory care centre, new paediatric short stay unit and expanded medical imaging,” she said. “There has been a significant amount of engagement with the local community, clinicians and
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