Canowindra Redevelopment Update

The NSW Government committed $8.3 million to establish a new purpose built HealthOne facility in Canowindra, aimed at strengthening access to co located GPs and community health services for the community.

Construction works are progressing smoothly at the site next to the Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital with an anticipated opening in mid year 2026.

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking expressions of interest from artists to develop an original artwork concept. The artwork will be displayed in the new HealthOne building in Canowindra.

This expression of interest is open to artists with a connection to the Canowindra district and is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work.

All artworks will need to be easily converted into a digital file for printing.

Artwork commission brief

We are seeking two artworks, one to be installed in the Child and Family Health and one in the Paediatric consult room.

Designs should:

• be engaging and interactive
• be focused on Australian animals, plants or landscapes
• be designed for children’s interest.

Submission requirements

Interested artist are invited to submit:

• A brief concept proposal outlining the idea and inspiration, maximum 300 words. Include a timeframe for completed works in the proposal
• Up to three examples of previous work, either digital files or links
• A short artist bio
• A proposed project fee, inclusive of all costs and the licencing of the artwork for reproductions purposes and ongoing use.

Technical requirements

• artwork must be suitable for scaling to large dimensions without loss of quality
• designs should consider durability and clarity when produced as a vinyl wall wrap
• final files will need to meet print-ready specifications

Selection criteria

Submissions will be assessed based on:

• artist merit and originality
• relevance to the project brief
• feasibility for digital production and vinyl application
• cost effectiveness
• experience or demonstrated ability to deliver similar artwork.

How to apply

Submit your expression of interest via email to holly.moore1@health.nsw.gov.au

Submission close 3.30pm Tuesday 28 April 2026.

For more information

Matt McGrath - Health Service Manager - (02) 6364 4300

Holly Moore – Redevelopment Project Officer - 0499 874 512

Project Overview

The NSW Government is investing $8.3 million to deliver a brand new, purpose-built HealthOne facility at Canowindra, to significantly enhance community access to integrated healthcare services.

Western NSW Local Health District is partnering with NSW Public Works to deliver the facility.

The HealthOne will host healthcare providers including GPs and community healthcare services, at the existing hospital site.

Along with enhancing access to multidisciplinary care, the HealthOne will improve continuity of care as patients move more seamlessly between hospital, primary and community settings.

The HealthOne will be developed with scope for further expansion, to help ensure and maintain high-quality and sustainable healthcare services now and into the future.

Ways we have heard from the community

Western NSW local Health District is committed to working closely with staff, clinicians, patients, stakeholder groups and the community to ensure the HealthOne delivers the best possible outcomes.

A range of consultation activities have been undertaken throughout the project's development, and the feedback provided has helped to inform the HealthOne's location, planning and design.

Some of the ways we have heard from the community include:

During the planning phase we sought feedback on the HealthOne location, services and the project's Review of Environmental Factors (REF) documents and designs. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas.