Lifehouse welcomes planning approval

Posted 22 December 2010

The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA ("Lifehouse at RPA") has welcomed the NSW Government's planning approval for the construction of Sydney's first integrated cancer facility.

"We are delighted that the project is moving ahead and we thank the Australian and NSW Governments for their strong support for the project." said Timothy Dugan.

Stage 1 of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA will be completed in early 2013.  Stage 1 will include ambulatory clinics, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, day surgery, integrative medicine, dry research, imaging facilities, pathology collection and offices.  This stage will also include the construction of the shell for two additional floors to house in-patient beds and further research facilities.

Stage 2 will involve the fit-out of the two additional floors.  Lifehouse at RPA hopes to bring forward the completion of Stage 2 through the launch of the Chris O'Brien Charitable Bonds to fund the additional capital works.

Lifehouse planning announcement (PDF 26KB)

Fact Sheet - Cancer (PDF 63KB)