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Compliance issues threaten to delay National Children’s Hospital opening to late 2027

Sunday 13 September 2026

The opening of the new National Children’s Hospital faces potential delays until the end of 2027 due to serious compliance issues emerging in its final stage.

The opening of the new National Children’s Hospital may be delayed until the end of 2027 due to compliance issues.

A serious compliance issue has emerged during the final stage of the development. These flaws threaten to push the opening date of the project back to the end of 2027.

The development is currently in its final stages. While the specific details of the compliance issues have not been disclosed, the complications represent a significant setback for the infrastructure project. Further progress will depend on resolving these compliance matters before the final handover can proceed.

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