Timeline

The latest concept designs for the updated 'block and stack' plans were released for consultation from 30 April - 21 May 2024. These plans outline potential locations for clinical services and departments in the new hospital.

In anticipation for the formal start of construction at the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital site, an Aboriginal smoking ceremony was performed to cleanse and heal the ground.

Construction has begun for the $3.2 billion new Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project. A ceremonial turning of the sod was held this afternoon, as work gets underway on the 1,300 space multi-level car park and central energy facility.

Work is set to begin on our new hospital, marking a significant milestone in this important project, with a $306 million package of early works now finalised.

The New WCH has reached another major milestone with the release of the Master Plan for the Barracks site. The Master Plan reveals key details about the benefits our new hospital will deliver for South Australian women, children and their families.

Legislation to fast-track the development of the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital has passed through both houses of parliament, allowing the next stage of planning works to begin on our new, world-class hospital.

The State government have announced that the New WCH will now be built at the SAPOL Barracks site, near the Royal Adelaide Hospital, providing space for both hospitals to expand in the future.

The New Women's and Children's Hospital will be Australia’s first all-electric hospital.

The New WCH Engagement Strategy has been released

More than 200 leaders from across the Women’s and Children’s Health Network took part in a planning workshop

The State Government announced a $550 million funding commitment to begin planning for a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

The New WCH Taskforce membership was announced.