December 2025 | Media Releases
Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building opens in Macarthur
A new $55 million medical research facility has officially opened in south west Sydney, marking a major step forward in improving health outcomes for communities across the region.
NSW Premier Chris Minns officially opened the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur, unveiling a commemorative plaque honouring the building’s benefactor and namesake before joining a tour of the state-of-the-art facility.
Situated on the grounds of Campbelltown Hospital, the purpose-built multi-storey research facility will bring together local and international researchers, clinicians, and post-graduate students to address complex health issues in the community such as Indigenous health, diabetes, child health and wellbeing, mental health, and addiction medicine.
The locally based clinical expertise will improve community access to clinical research, enhance local health care and lead research of national significance and global impact.
The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building
The new facility is a tribute to the late Lang Walker AO, whose legacy reflects his generosity and his dedication to driving change through transformative building projects for the public and private sectors.
Home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research in Macarthur, the facility complements the NSW Government’s $632 million Stage 2 Redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital, completed in 2024, and the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
The facility has been developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, with the financial, development and delivery support of Walker Corporation.
“The work undertaken here by our leading clinicians and researchers will help to drive improved patients outcomes locally, nationally and internationally.”
NSW Premier Chris Minns
The new facility is a tribute to the late Lang Walker AO, whose legacy reflects his generosity and his dedication to driving change through transformative building projects for the public and private sectors.
Home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research in Macarthur, the facility complements the NSW Government’s $632 million Stage 2 Redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital, completed in 2024, and the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
The facility has been developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, with the financial, development and delivery support of Walker Corporation.
Premier Chris Minns with Walker CEO David Gallant
Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren said the project represents a major milestone for the local community.
“I have seen the incredible progress of the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur from the ground up and I am excited the Macarthur community will now have a world-class centre of health research, complementing the redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital.’’
South Western Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Sonia Marshall said the facility will attract leading clinicians and expand opportunities for patients.
“The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur will attract specialist researchers and clinicians to Campbelltown Hospital and provide opportunities for local patients and communities to take part in clinical research.’’
The new facility is a tribute to the late Lang Walker AO, whose legacy reflects his generosity and his dedication to driving change through transformative building projects for the public and private sectors.
Walker Corporation Managing Director and CEO David Gallant said the project reflects that enduring legacy.
“This cutting-edge facility is an incredible tribute to Walker’s late founder, Lang Walker AO, whose enduring legacy reflects his generosity and dedication to driving generational change through transformative placemaking, health, education and cultural projects.”
“Lang knew this centre would help hundreds of thousands of people with world class research and clinical care, and he’d be incredibly proud to see his namesake, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building opening its doors to local families across South Western Sydney.’’
David Gallant - Walker Managing Director & CEO
The facility has been developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, with the financial, development and delivery support of Walker Corporation.
Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research CEO Simone Proft said the expansion will significantly strengthen research capability in the region.
”Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research was founded to improve the health of the people of south western Sydney and we are thrilled to be expanding into the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur.
“This incredible new facility will enable us to connect with the communities served by Campbelltown Hospital, providing significantly increased research capacity to address the health conditions which impact most greatly on their lives.’’
Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO said the project demonstrates the strength of collaboration across the sector.
“The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when community, research, and innovation come together. Grounded in the needs of our region, this world-class facility is a home for research that will transform health outcomes locally and beyond.’’
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said the partnership builds on a long-standing commitment to Greater Western Sydney.
“UNSW has a proud and longstanding commitment to Greater Western Sydney, with decades of collaboration in health, education and research across the region. This facility is a powerful extension of that legacy.’’
