Sector

Health

Contract value

$12+ million

Completion date

2017

Location

Tiwi, Northern Territory

Status

Completed

Type of project

Construction

Client

Northern Territory Government

Awards

Separable portion 1

• 2016 Master Builders NT Excellence Award for Commercial and Retail Fit Out or Alteration over $1 million
• 2016 Master Builders NT Excellence Award for Public Building over $10 million

Separable portion 2

• 2017 Master Builders NT Excellence Award for Commercial and Retail Fit Out or Alteration over $1 million
• 2017 Master Builders NT Excellence Award for Public Building over $10 million

The Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) Outpatients and Front Lobby Refurbishment project encompassed two separable portions:

• Separable portion 1 – The refurbishment of the existing outpatients area
• Separable portion 2 – The refurbishment and extension of the existing front lobby

Separable portion 2 of the project involved the extension and refurbishment of the RDH main entry and foyer, the creation of a new phlebotomy services area, transit lounge, new Indigenous liaison offices, additional administrative space, a new reception, new lobby stairs, and the upgrade of the ground floor public and staff lift lobbies.

Project features

• Demolition of the existing foyer stairs, internal walls and partitions, ceilings, floors, redundant services and glazing to the main entry and airlock
• Removal of asbestos from the ceiling space and floor including all associated penetrations, adhesives and fixings
• Construction of the new extensions to the existing building
• Construction of the new floor layout for the main lobby and reception area, phlebotomy and transition centre including new foyer stairs, ceilings, partitions and floor coverings, joinery and painted finishes
• Installation of multi-facetted glazing to main entry airlock
• Provide new canopy and feature signage to main entry
• Upgrade the public lift lobby and staff lift lobby
• Modify existing services to suit the new layout
• IL4 (cyclonic) building or structure compliance
• Specialised fit out works
• Management of nominated subcontractors
• Public infrastructure
• High density, urbanised and live operational environments
• Strict delivery timeframe
• Strict vibration, dust and noise controls
• Complex staging of works

Sector

Health

Contract value

$7+ million

Completion date

2015

Location

Tiwi, Northern Territory

Status

Completed

Type of project

Construction

Client

Northern Territory Government

The project entailed the design and construction of a new building on top of the existing Royal Darwin Hospital annexe. This provided new accommodation for the hospital’s allied health services and enabled the building of a new paediatrics ward.

It was a two-stage project, the first stage was the design and construction of the allied health facilities and structure. The second stage was the design and construction for the fit out of the stage two consulting offices. These works were a necessary precursor to the refurbishment of the current outpatient’s area.

The new building comprised consulting rooms including physiotherapy, paediatrics, offices and a specialist hearing booth. Inherent requirements for the design included encompassing safety and ease of access for children and clients with mobility challenges.

The project required completion of a fast-tracked design from contract award.

Project features

• Both project stages were completed ahead of a very tight program and during the wet season, with no unplanned disruptions to hospital operations
• Successfully managed the coordination of two distinct zones within a live and operating hospital environment
• The installation of new services fed from the existing hospital, including use of state-of-the-art LED lighting to provide both future low maintenance and energy efficiency. These were the first LED lights used in the hospital
• Indigenous participation exceeded the contractual (10%) and our own (15%) targets. This is a highly significant achievement, particularly given this project was one of the first to eventuate following the enactment of the Indigenous Participation in Construction Policy in October 2014
• The project took approximately 30,000 man hours to complete. During this time, there were no Lost Time Injuries (LTIs).
• IL4 (cyclonic) building or structure compliance
• Strict air quality control and stabilisation
• Specialised fit out works
• Complex staging of works
• High density, urbanised and live operational environments
• Strict delivery timeframe
• Strict vibration, dust and noise controls
• Restricted working hours
• Management of nominated subcontractors

Sector

Health

Contract value

$12+ million

Completion date

2009

Location

Tiwi, Northern Territory

Status

Completed

Type of project

Design and construction

Client

Northern Territory Government

Awards

2010 Master Builders NT Excellence Award Winner – President’s Award

Since 2009, the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre (AWCCC) has enabled cancer patients to be treated locally. Previously, all patients requiring radiation treatment were required to travel interstate, removing access to their families at a time when family support is critically important. The new radiation oncology facility was designed in consultation with the local community, ensuring all aspects of the centre reflects the comforts and needs of all Territorians. An example of this is the design of the patient waiting area which includes indoor and outdoor spaces that open directly to adjacent bushland.

During the first 12 months of operation, the facility treated 342 patients with more than 5,000 episodes of radiation therapy, and 240 patients with more than 3,000 episodes of chemotherapy. The operational efficiencies achieved are a tribute to the building design, quality of construction and the collaborative approach to design (combining the architects, construction team, and the stakeholders in constructive and effective design decisions).

The AWCCC has been widely recognised as the benchmark radiation oncology facility in Australia.

Project features

• IL4 (cyclonic) building or structure compliance
• Specialised fit out works
• Complex staging of works
• High density, urbanised and live operational environments
• Strict delivery timeframe
• Strict vibration, dust and noise controls
• Restricted working hours
• Management of nominated subcontractors