Penrith. Hospital expansion

The $87.1 million East Block, at Nepean Hospital, Penrith, is expected to open on February 20. It will house six new operating theatres, an ambulatory procedures centre, two new 30-bed wards, and extra day-only beds. There will also be a 12-bed intensive care pod, including five more intensive care unit beds and more renal dialysis beds The East Block construction is part of the $137.8 million campus redevelopment, which will also feature a $40 million mental health unit and a multi-storey, 650-space carpark.

Penrith. Mental health unit proposal

Sydney West Area Health Service seeks approval from the Department of Planning for a Integrated Mental Health Unit, at Nepean Hospital. The proposal includes construction of a three-storey building with a maximum gross floor area of 5611 square metres for 64 beds. The proposal is on public exhibition until October 25.