NEW CAR PARK

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The new multi-storey car park for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead will provide more than 1000 parking spaces to meet the hospital’s current and future parking needs.

Conveniently located off Redbank Road, the new car park will have an attractive architectural façade, easy parking for vehicles and bikes, and the potential for a future coffee cart and artworks to create a lively atmosphere as you enter the hospital. 

The site was selected because of its convenient location close to the hospital staff and Galleria entries. The site also meets our requirements for long-term precinct planning. 

The new car park opened in June 2024.

About the car park

• The new car park has more than 1000 spaces. 
• The car park also includes 75 electric vehicle charging stations available, with future proofing for 200 in total.
• The solar panels on both the facade and roof of the car park can generate more than 700kW of renewable energy.  
• Mobility parking for staff and visitors is a priority – the best strategy for mobility parking (including disabled parking) will be developed in consultation with our staff and families. 
• The project includes new landscaping, pathways and playground improvements. 

For staff 

• The new car park will mean an end to interim parking arrangements for staff. There will be no need to walk or bus from the rear of the campus. 
• The new car park also replaces parking spaces lost to redevelopment (including P17), plus extra spaces for current and future parking needs. 

Playground relocation

• The existing George Gregan playground at the back of the hospital has closed with a temporary playground installed. Elements of the existing playground was transferred. 
• A new playground has been created as part of the car park development, and will include equipment for a range of age groups and abilities.
• The playground design was planned with the help of staff, family representatives, and playground designers.

The big picture

• Our transport plan includes parking to meet the current and future needs of the hospitals, and replace parking areas which are needed for redevelopment. 
• But in the future, we need to reduce reliance on cars whenever possible, and promote opportunities to walk and cycle, or use bus, train, Parramatta Light Rail and the future Sydney West Metro.  
• Precinct planning will focus on creating a new civic heart for Westmead, with a walkable, well-connected and accessible health and education precinct, and a revitalised, high amenity living and employment centre. 

Project snapshot

Project: New multi-storey car park
Scope: More than 1000 car spaces
Current status: Completed
Contract: Design and construct
Construction company: Kane Constructions
Construction start: 2022
Construction complete: June 2024