NEW South Wales largest cancer research facility will be developed in the eastern Sydney suburb of Darlinghust.

Premier Kristina Keneally approved construction of the $110 million Garvan St Vincent’s Cancer Centre, which will also provide care.

Due for completion in 2012, the new nine-level facility is an initiative between St Vincent’s Hospital, the Garvan Institute and philanthropists. The building was initially proposed to be 12-levels.

Ms Keneally approved the project this morning, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.