Health Translation Hub in East Sydney Reaches New Heights

Structural work is complete on the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, the $600-million UNSW Health Translation Hub located in Sydney, Australia. The 35,000-square-meter facility is being developed by Plenary, in partnership with UNSW Sydney, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into improved patient care and better community health outcomes.

UNSW has an initial 20-year commitment to occupy two-thirds of the facility, which will focus on teaching, research and community engagement. UNSW subtenants include Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre and The George Institute for Global Health. Research within the HTH will focus on personalized medicine, advanced therapeutics, health system and equity, dementia, aging well, mental health and cancer. The space will enable a unique interdisciplinary student experience and direct collaboration with industry, clinical communities and the public.

The remaining 10,000 square meters of space is available to the industry, providing a unique opportunity for likeminded partners to co-locate with the university and within the precinct to bring together the best in public and private innovation in education, business, research and health.

The facility is adjacent to the new Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Services Building and includes direct connections to UNSW’s Kensington campus, the future Sydney Children’s Hospital and MCCCC, which is scheduled to open in 2025, putting the integrated precinct at the forefront of international health research and education.

Due for completion in third quarter 2025, it is designed to achieve the first 6 Star Green Star rating in NSW under the new Green Building Council of Australia scheme.