The public has been given its first peek at the new plans for the $720 million redevelopment of Prince of Wales Hospital.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith unveiled the artist impressions of the new Acute Services Building on Wednesday to mark the Prince of Wales Hospital’s 160th anniversary.

The new complex, expected to be completed in 2022, will house a new and bigger adult emergency department, more beds, an intensive care unit, operating theatres, emergency psychiatric unit, a medical assessment unit, a virtual care centre and a new helipad.

“Today we celebrate not only the rich history of Prince of Wales Hospital but its exciting future, as it transforms into a world-class health and education hub,” Mr Hazzard said.