Structural work has been completed on the $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub, marking a significant milestone for the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct.
NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park joined UNSW Vice-Chancellor Professor Attila Brungs, Plenary Chair Paul Oppenheim, and other project partners to celebrate the progress atop what is now Randwick’s tallest building.
The 35,000-square-metre facility, developed by Plenary in partnership with UNSW Sydney, aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners, and public health officials.
This collaboration is expected to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into improved patient care and community health outcomes.
Minister Park highlighted the importance of the development, stating: “The Health Translation Hub will bring together researchers, clinicians, educators and industry leaders.
“This will help grow the relationship between UNSW and the hospitals on the Randwick campus, its research institutes and health partners.”
He also noted that this project builds upon significant government investments in the area, including the $869.8 million Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Services Building and the ongoing $658 million Sydney Children’s Hospital project.
Professor Brungs emphasised the unique nature of the partnership, explaining that it will unite UNSW’s academic expertise and students from various disciplines with leading industry partners.
“The UNSW Health Translation Hub will transform basic science and discoveries into therapies, treatments and cures, delivered directly to patients,” he said.
Plenary Chair Paul Oppenheim expressed excitement about the project, citing the company’s experience in developing life sciences projects and health precincts.
The facility is fully funded by Plenary, ISPT, HESTA, and UniSuper.
The Hub will house UNSW’s teaching, research, and community engagement activities, with a focus on areas such as personalised medicine, advanced therapeutics, mental health, and cancer research.
It will also provide space for industry partners, fostering collaboration within the precinct.
Designed to achieve a 6-star Green Star rating, the facility is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025.
It will be directly connected to UNSW’s Kensington campus, the future Sydney Children’s Hospital, and the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, positioning the integrated precinct at the forefront of international health research and education.