$50m Campbelltown cancer centre reaches milestone

The 2713 sqm purpose-built $50 million integrated cancer care centre in Campbelltown has reached a construction milestone, with the structure of the centre now complete. The cancer care centre, due to open in mid-2024, will feature medical and radiation oncology services, medical imaging, pathology, consultation suites, a clinical trials and research unit, and access to allied health services.

The new integrated cancer care centre is the result of a partnership between Campbelltown City Council, Northwest Healthcare Properties, GenesisCare and Erilyan.

Lumus Imaging has been confirmed as the medical imaging service provider, adding to its 150 locations around Australia, while Laverty Pathology has been confirmed as the pathology service provider. Lumus Imaging and Laverty Pathology are part of the ASX-listed healthcare group Healius Limited.

The cancer care centre is Stage 1 of a new, state-of-the-art healthcare precinct being developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties that will deliver other leading healthcare services including day surgery, mental health, diagnostics, specialist consulting rooms, and primary and allied care.

The precinct is designed to meet the critical and rapidly growing need for private health care in the thriving Macarthur Region, one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. It is said to be one pillar of the Reimagining Campbelltown Master Plan aimed at creating a CBD delivering health, education, technology and employment to the Campbelltown City and extended Macarthur Region.

Campbelltown’s Mayor, Dr George Greiss, said: “This is an exciting milestone for a project that will deliver a range of important healthcare services to our growing community.

“Working together with our excellent public facilities, this project will enhance and expand the capacity of cancer treatment and research across the region.” Greiss said.

Michael Davis, GenesisCare’s General Manager, Integrated Cancer Care, and Acting General Manager in NSW, said, “We are excited to be part of this dedicated and important healthcare hub, offering personalised, evidence-based care to local cancer patients.

“The centre will offer modern radiation and medical oncology treatments and technology, with access to our global network of clinical trials, all in a sustainably built environment. We understand that being treated for cancer can be a stressful time and knowing that care is available close to home will hopefully be a relief for local patients.”

Alex Belcastro, Senior Vice President – Precincts, Northwest Healthcare Properties, said: “A key part of our business is developing market-leading healthcare precincts to expand healthcare services for established and fast-growing communities. We are thrilled to have acquired this site in Campbelltown through our NZX-listed fund, Vital Healthcare Property Trust, with the first-stage cancer centre having reached this construction milestone. We are pleased to be working alongside our partners in Campbelltown City Council and GenesisCare to deliver the best possible offering of cancer services to this community.

“Importantly, with a view to delivering these healthcare services sustainably, we are targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating for the building. We look forward to expanding the healthcare services available in this major healthcare precinct in the coming months and years as we seek planning approval and tenant partnerships for a day surgery, mental health facilities, doctor consulting rooms and other associated healthcare services.”

Erilyan Director Karl Mayoh said, “Erilyan is proud to be delivering this state-of-the-art cancer centre, with sustainability at the forefront of its design and delivery. Aiming to achieve the highest rating of 6 Stars through the GBCA.

“Over 95% of our trade waste is fully recycled in line with the sustainability targets for the project. The project will be constructed using over 90% sustainably sourced products and materials which will result in a highly efficient and low-impact building. This building will set the benchmark for sustainable health facilities and precincts in Australia. The project will hit a 3% project value target of engaging First Nations businesses, while our project subcontractor base represents 68% hailing from the greater Macarthur region.

GenesisCare’s integrated cancer centre will be situated within Campbelltown’s new, ~28,000 sqm healthcare precinct owned and developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties through its NZX-listed fund, Vital Healthcare Property Trust. The precinct site is surrounded by green open spaces such as Koshigaya Park and is centrally located with proximity to Western Sydney University, the Campbelltown CBD, Narellan Road and the M5, creating ease of access for patients travelling to and from the centre from the wider region.

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