Manly health and wellbeing precinct

In progress: The concept master plan focuses on delivering health and wellbeing related uses, a mix of open and community spaces, and more.

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We are collaborating with the private sector, the community and NSW Government stakeholders to develop a master plan to redevelop the former Manly Hospital as a future health and wellbeing precinct. This will benefit the Northern Beaches and broader NSW community.

Artist impression of Manly health and wellbeing precinct — Artist impression of an initial concept of the Manly health and wellbeing precinct.

Guiding principles

The community will have continued access to the site for social or recreation activities and use of public or private services.
The rainforest area will be permanently reserved.
The services developed on the site will contribute to the health, wellbeing and care of the community.
The services provided from the site’s uses will address a defined community need for which there are tangible and ongoing benefits.
A diverse range of services and partnerships will be pursued which leverage the greatest collective value for the community.
The services and infrastructure proposals for the site must demonstrate financial sustainability.

Preferred delivery partner selected

Following a competitive Expression of Interest and request for detailed proposal process, Aveo has been nominated as the exclusive preferred partner to deliver the community’s vision for a vibrant health and wellbeing sanctuary.

Subject to planning approval, it is envisioned that the precinct will offer:

seniors housing, including independent retirement living and affordable housing
a residential aged care facility
public open spaces
a health and wellbeing centre
community and retail spaces, and
a childcare centre.

Next steps

Aveo will work with the NSW Government and the community to prepare a concept state-significant development application (SSDA) which will set out proposed plans for the site.

The SSDA will be subject to community consultation once it goes on public exhibition as part of the planning assessment process.

The community’s input and vision for the site have already played a vital role in shaping the proposed health and wellbeing related uses that are planned for the precinct.

The Government and Aveo will continue to collaborate with the community and Northern Beaches Council throughout the planning process to create a legacy precinct that will benefit current and future generations.

For more information, visit Aveo’s – Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct.

Background

In October 2018, Manly Hospital was closed. All patients and services were relocated to the new Northern Beaches Hospital.

In November 2018, the NSW Government announced that the Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice would be located on a portion of the site. The hospice opened its services to the community in March 2023.

We conducted community consultation in August and September 2019 to identify key themes to create the vision for a health and wellbeing precinct on the former hospital site.