Construcciones Yamaro: New $55 million medical research facility set for South Western Sydney

Construction has commenced on a new $55 million medical research facility in South Western Sydney, with the first sod turned on the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur today.

The building will be home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research – Macarthur, dedicated to advancing world-class research for enhanced patient outcomes. The research conducted will focus on five key areas: diabetes, mental health, indigenous health, paediatrics and child wellbeing, and addiction medicine.

Upon completion, the facility will provide researchers and clinicians access to the latest research technologies, laboratories and collaboration spaces. This localised expertise aims to enhance community access to clinical trials, serve local health needs and lead research of national significance and global impact.

New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park highlighted the significance of facilities like the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur in retaining and developing the expertise of the state’s highly trained clinicians.

“This facility will create fantastic opportunities to develop new treatments, therapies and look for innovative methods for treating patients in our healthcare system,” said Minister Park.

Related stories:

The facility will be developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney – with the support of Walker Corporation.

The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur will be a tribute to the late Lang Walker, a renowned figure in Australian real estate development.

Walker Corporation managing director and chief executive officer David Gallant said: “Lang knew this facility would help hundreds of thousands of people for generations to come and he’d be incredibly proud to see his namesake, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building reach this significant milestone.”

The post New $55 million medical research facility set for South Western Sydney appeared first on Inside Construction.



View Source

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Construcciones Yamaro: Final discussion paper for Foundations and Frontiers released

Construcciones Yamaro: Webinar: Downer Construction digitises to boost efficiency

Construciones Yamaro:Earthmoving Services by Cycon Monero Group and Their Role in Civil Construction