b'MATILDA PRIVATE HOSPITAL NEPEANPlanning approval has beengranted for the $44 million private hospital development.The 5-storey health facility will have capacity for 90 beds and be serviced by over 50 staff at any one time. The sub-acute hospital will specialise in rehabilitation, medical, geriatrics, palliative care and mental health. The hospitalis serviced by consultation rooms, a hydrotherapy pooland physiotherapy gym. Ancillary services such as a hairdressing room and a cafe will also be included.Development plans include the construction of a65-space basement carpark onsite with separate access provided for ambulances. Dr Harry Pannu, Managing Director and CEO at Matilda Health Care said that the new private hospital will be a bespoke medical, rehabilitation, geriatric, palliative careand mental health facility. This is supported by leadinglocal doctors with a fusion of hotel style environment and leading medical services for the local community.28 HEALTH CARE INNOVATION'