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A new Women and Babies Hospital in WA
The Women and Babies Hospital project team is planning the relocation of King Edward Memorial Hospital to a new hospital on land within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct in Murdoch.
In addition to the new hospital, Osborne Park Hospital will expand its theatres, obstetrics, gynaecology, and neonatal services, and neonatal services at Perth Children’s Hospital will also be expanded.
A new Family Birth Centre will also be built alongside Osborne Park Hospital.
Project vision
Enable the new Women and Babies Hospital to provide world-class, innovative health care services to women, newborns, families and the community of Western Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the hospital be built?
Show moreThe Women and Babies Hospital will be built within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct in Murdoch.
What will happen to King Edward Memorial Hospital?
Show moreOnce the services transition to the new hospital, the future use of King Edward Memorial Hospital and the land on which it sits will become the responsibility of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and a decision for the State Government.
What will happen to the King Edward Memorial Hospital Memorial Rose Garden?
Show moreThe King Edward Memorial Rose Garden will remain and continue to be available for families to return and for future memorials to take place.
How much will the Women and Babies Hospital project cost?
Show moreThe WA Government has locked-in $1.8 billion to build the new hospital. This funding has been finalised through a dedicated hospital construction account following the 2020-21 mid-year review.
Will there be more parking at the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct?
Show moreAdditional carparking will be built within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct. Further information will be available once details are finalised.
