Westmead Centre for Mental Health build has reached a high point
CONSTRUCTION of the new $540M Westmead Centre for Mental Health has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for what will become NSW’s largest mental health facility.
The 10-storey development is on track for completion in late 2027 and will significantly expand mental health capacity across Western Sydney.
The purpose-built centre will provide acute mental health beds for young people, adolescents, adults, older people and those living with eating disorders. It will also include intensive care and high dependency units, a mental health assessment area, sub and non-acute beds and multidisciplinary outpatient services.
Once completed, mental health services currently operating from Cumberland Hospital will relocate to the new facility, which will be integrated into the broader Westmead Health Precinct and connected directly with Westmead Hospital.
A new link bridge will provide staff and visitors with access to Westmead Hospital’s main building, improving connections between mental health and general health services, including the Emergency Department.
Construction is also delivering a significant employment boost, with around 440 workers currently on site each day. This is expected to increase to about 500 workers during peak construction.
The project comes as the NSW Government delivers a record $3.3B investment in mental health services in the 2026-27 Budget, representing a 20 per cent funding increase since 2022-23.
Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson said the project would deliver modern, recovery-focused care in a safe and therapeutic environment.
“This $540M investment is delivering world-class health infrastructure for Western Sydney,” Ms Jackson said.
Parramatta MP Donna Davis said the development represented an important investment in the local community.
“More importantly, this development is creating local jobs today while delivering improved mental health services for our community into the future,” Ms Davis said.
Construction will continue with concrete pours and services installation over coming months as work progresses towards the late-2027 completion date.
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