‘Shaping the Wollongong Health Precinct, A discussion paper to guide a place-based approach for the future Wollongong Health Precinct’, was developed by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), in collaboration with NSW Health, Transport for NSW, and Wollongong City Council.

It provides a snapshot of the precinct, its strengths and opportunities, and identifies core principles and early directions that will guide the precinct’s development.

The Wollongong Health Precinct sits on Hospital Hill west of the Wollongong CBD and Wollongong Train Station.

Wollongong Public and Private Hospitals and Wollongong Day Surgery form the core of the future health precinct which will contain a mix of medical, community, commercial and residential uses.

Feedback on the paper will inform how the NSW Government develops the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy, identified as Action 1 under the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041.

This includes planning for more housing, upgraded and improved healthcare services and facilities, public open space and local transport improvements.

The paper will be open for feedback until February 2024. Several community and stakeholder workshops are also planned during this period including:

• 18 December 2023: 5.30 – 7.00pm, online via Microsoft Teams (Targeted landowner session)
• 30 January 2024: 5.30 – 7.00pm, online via Microsoft Teams (Targeted landowner session)
• 1 February 2024: 4.30pm - 6.00pm, online via Microsoft Teams
• 6 February 2024: 4.30 - 5.30pm, Sage Hotel, Wollongong (Targeted landowner session)
• 6 February 2024: 5.30 - 7.00pm, Sage Hotel, Wollongong
• 8 February 2024: 5.30 - 7.00pm, online via Microsoft Teams

For more information and to make a submission, visit the NSW Planning website

Quotes attributable to Minister Park:

“It’s important that we work together to find the right solutions to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone in this growing region.

“We want to see this precinct expand and be an innovative hub, where medical experts can collaborate and ensure the community are receiving world-class healthcare.”

Quotes attributable to Minister Scully:

“We want this to start conversations and gather feedback from the community, industry and stakeholders about what the future of the Precinct should look like.

“This is a huge opportunity to make your voice heard, to provide us with valuable insights, and be involved in the process of bringing a project to life that will shape the future of Wollongong.”