Relocating Royal Darwin Hospital’s Allied Health services with no unplanned disruptions to hospital operations
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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
