Wyvern Private Hospital, a $100 million-plus private surgical and rehabilitation hospital, has opened in the Sydney suburb of Terrey Hills.
Surrounded by pristine bushland and bringing together a unique blend of nature, architecture and medicine, Wyvern Private Hospital delivers surgical and rehabilitation services to Sydney’s Northern Beaches community, an aging catchment forecast to see a 23% rise in retiree-aged residents by 2031.
Dr William Sears, founder and Chairman of Wyvern Health, said, “Today is a monumental day for Sydney health care, with more residents in the Northern Beaches now able to access private surgical and rehabilitation services closer to home, and experience what is perhaps the state’s most natural and tranquil clinical setting.”
The hospital’s facilities include eight operating theatres including a hybrid theatre and cardiac cath lab, 76 surgical and inpatient beds, nine ICU beds and clinical support units including medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy pool and pharmacy.
Owned by the $3.6 billion Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (AUHPT), the hospital is leased for 30 years to Wyvern Health, which operates under a doctor-owned model.
Construction of the hospital began in April 2022 and was accompanied by a comprehensive biodiversity management and environmental stewardship plan that included the planting of 250 banksia trees, installation of 39 nestboxes and clearing of litter to protect local wildlife. Wyvern Private Hospital is designed to meet a Gold WELL Building Standard, which recognises buildings that foster a culture of health, wellbeing and quality of life indoors.
The facility was formally opened by Dr Sophie Scamps, Member for Mackellar, in an onsite ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring government representatives, healthcare leaders and community representatives.
Chris Smith, General Manager Healthcare Property at Australian Unity, said both the local community and investors will benefit from the operations of Wyvern Private Hospital.
“Australian Unity is proud to be partnering with Wyvern Health to deliver world-class health infrastructure to meet Sydney’s current and future needs. The hospital is a key asset in our healthcare property portfolio and will deliver long-term income returns for investors whilst providing critical care to the community,” Smith said.
Images courtesy of Wyvern Private Hospital.
