Construction underway at Western Sydney medical research building

Construction has begun on a $55 million medical research facility in Western Sydney.

Designed by a BVN-led team, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur will consist of a "series of twisted boxes" that break down the mass of the five-storey building to create an "undulating form".

The facility will be home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research - Macarthur, focusing on the research areas of diabetes, mental health, Indigenous health, paediatrics and child wellbeing, and addiction medicine.

The building will be adjacent to the redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital, designed by Billard Leece Partnership, within the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct. The design aims to achieve a five-star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia.

The facility will feature the latest research technologies, laboratories, and collaboration spaces, and give the community access to clinical trials, serve local health needs and lead research of national significance and global impact.

"This is an incredible facility which will promote greater scientific, clinical and industry collaboration, deliver leading-edge diagnostics and bring the best in medical research to south western Sydney," said David Harris, NSW Minister for Medical Research and Aboriginal Affairs.

"Researchers in this facility will focus on complex health challenges, including mental illness, diabetes, paediatrics, and addiction medicine, as well as helping close the gap in health outcomes for our of our Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities."

NSW premier Chris Minns added, "I am proud that medical research done in NSW can help improve people's lives in areas such as diabetes and paediatrics.

"This will not only translate into improved patient outcomes in NSW, but also across Australia and globally."

The facility is a partnership between UNSW Sydney, Western Sydney University, South West Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research with support of Walker Corporation.

The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur is due to open in 2025.