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$790M Liverpool Hospital unveiled HE $790M redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital is one step closer with the unveiling of the designs for the world-class medical, research and education precinct. Health Minister Brad Hazzard thanked the hospital staff and community who contributed to the extensive consultation that has helped shape the project. “This is a major milestone in delivering a medical, research and education hub of excellence to the communities of South Western Sydney,” Mr Hazzard said. “The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct will deliver significantly expanded and improved health services, with about 200 more beds than previously, an almost doubling of chemotherapy treatment spaces and a doubling of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit capacity. “The NSW Government is continuing its record health infrastructure program, with $10.1 billion in the pipeline over this term, on top of $10 billion already spent, boosting jobs and local economies across the state.” The planning applications have now been lodged for the $740M hospital upgrade and expansion, as well as the new $50M carpark. It follows a comprehensive process of planning and consultation involving Health Infrastructure, South Western Sydney Local Health District, hospital staff, local medical and emergency personnel, community groups and patients.
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Artist impressions of the new Liverpool Hospital.
Successful Tenderer Multiplex has also been announced as the successful tenderer for the next stage of early works, joining contractors Roberts Pizzarotti. Melanie Gibbons, Member for Holsworthy said the Liverpool Hospital redevelopment will boost the local economy and meet growing health care needs. “This next stage includes reconfiguration of car parks, a new kitchen facility, retail spaces, a new mortuary, helipad upgrades and
a temporary education facility and will enable hospital operations to continue when the main phase begins early next year.” The Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct includes: About 900 beds (an increase of more than 20 per cent). Significant expansion in ambulatory services with almost double the number of treatment spaces for chemotherapy (from 35 to 67), as well as an increase to over 330
Liverpool: Home to Season 9 of The Voice
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HE capital of the great South West is now home to the Nine Network’s popular entertainment series, The Voice. “Council is excited for The Voice S9 to make Liverpool its new home, setting a precedent for other large-scale television and film productions to come to our great city in the future,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said.
“Our economy is as diverse as our community, with a gross regional product of $11.33B across a myriad of industries including healthcare, education, public administration, manufacturing and retail.” David Mott, CEO and Managing Director of ITV Studios Australia, the production company behind The Voice, said Liverpool provided the answer to Sydney’s lack of studio space to produce the latest series.
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One of Liverpool’s own made it through to the finals of the eighth season of The Voice in 2019. Lara Dabbagh is a South West Sydney singing sensation who has performed at many Council community events including Australia Day. Filming started at Moorebank in February this year. The first episode of The Voice S9 will air on the Nine Network soon.
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