In an environment in which private hospitals are losing money and closing, the 85-bed hospital is a sign of optimism on Sydney’s northern beaches.
A new, ‘doctor-owned’ private surgical and rehabilitation hospital has opened its doors in Sydney’s northern beaches.
Located at Myoora Road in Terrey Hills, Wyvern Private Hospital is an 85-bed facility, including 76 surgical beds and nine ICU beds, equipped with eight operating theatres, a cardiac cath lab, hydrotherapy pool and various clinical support units offering medical imaging, pharmacy, pathology, and rehabilitation services.
The new hospital was formally opened late last week by Dr Sophie Scamps, Member for Mackellar, and Jacqui Scruby, Member for Pittwater, at a gala ceremony attended by government personnel, healthcare professionals and community representatives.
The push to establish Wyvern private hospital was led by Dr William Sears, one of Australia’s leading spinal surgeons and founder of Wyvern Health, who said the opening of the new site marked a “monumental day” for locals.
“Today is a monumental day for Sydney healthcare, with more residents in the Northern Beaches now able to access private surgical and rehabilitation services closer to home,” Dr Sears said.
“Wyvern is the result of a decade of planning and the dedication of hundreds of healthcare professionals.
“We’re honoured to be entrusted with delivering care without compromise to our patients, doctors, staff and the local Terrey Hills community.”
Funding for the project was provided by the $3.6 billion Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust, with the hospital leased for operation by Wyvern Health over a 30-year term.
Construction on Wyvern private hospital began in 2022 with ongoing biodiversity management and environmental stewardship measures taken to protect local wildlife, including more than 2500 banksia trees planted and 39 nestboxes installed on site.
“Australian Unity is proud to be partnering with Wyvern Health to deliver world-class health infrastructure to meet Sydney’s current and future needs,” Chris Smith, general manager of healthcare property at Australian Unity, said.
“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.”