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The New Women and Babies Hospital Project
There is a major $1.8 billion project under way to deliver world-class facilities for women, newborns and their families.
This landmark project will see a new hospital being built, as well as an of expansion of services and choice for women, newborns and families across three sites, which will replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.
The project includes:
- a new Women and Babies Hospital located at the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct
- two new multi-deck car parks within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct
- two new family birth centres – one north of the river alongside Osborne Park Hospital and one south of the river as part of the new Women and Babies Hospital
- major expansion of Osborne Park Hospital
- expansion of neonatology services at Perth Children’s Hospital.
New Women and Babies Hospital
The new Women and Babies Hospital will be located within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct.
This thriving hub provides access to existing medical services, research and educational facilities, cafes and retail outlets.
The new hospital will include:
- inpatient facilities for gynaecology and maternity patients
- a neonatology unit for newborns needing specialised care
- operating theatres
- an emergency centre
- a family birth centre
- outpatient clinics.
Two new multi-deck car parks will also be built at the precinct to support future demand.
Expansion of other sites
Osborne Park Hospital
Osborne Park Hospital will undergo a major expansion of its women and newborn services, which will provide capacity for double the number of births at this site.
Upgrades to the hospital will include:
- expanded inpatient facilities for maternity, gynaecology and neonatology
- a mother and baby unit to support the mental health of expectant and new mothers
- a family birth centre
- dedicated obstetrics theatres
- upgraded support services including pharmacy, pathology, sterilisation, kitchen and catering services
- outpatient clinics.
Perth Children’s Hospital
Perth Children’s Hospital’s neonatology services will expand as part of this project.
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Frequently asked questions
Where will the hospital be built?
Show moreThe Women and Babies Hospital will be built within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct in Murdoch.
What will happen to King Edward Memorial Hospital?
Show moreOnce the services transition to the new hospital, the future use of King Edward Memorial Hospital and the land on which it sits will become the responsibility of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and a decision for the State Government.
What will happen to the King Edward Memorial Hospital Memorial Rose Garden?
Show moreThe King Edward Memorial Rose Garden will remain and continue to be available for families to return and for future memorials to take place.
How much will the Women and Babies Hospital project cost?
Show moreThe WA Government has locked-in $1.8 billion to build the new hospital. This funding has been finalised through a dedicated hospital construction account following the 2020-21 mid-year review.
Will there be more parking at the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct?
Show moreAdditional carparking will be built within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct. Further information will be available once details are finalised.
