Location:
Whyalla, South Australia
Contract:
Managing Contractor
Customer:
Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure / SA Health
Duration:
21 months
A place of interaction and
healing for the greater
Whyalla community
The Whyalla Hospital in regional South Australia is an award-winning major health facility that underwent construction of a 6,000 m2 two level building and partial refurbishment of an existing 1980s building.
The redevelopment accommodates a regional cancer centre, rehabilitation care, medical ward space, surgical space and health services. In addition, 11 housing units were constructed to replace existing accommodation facilities, as well as providing car parking for 70 vehicles.
The project team sequenced the work to minimise disruption of the day-to-day functioning of the hospital and neighbouring businesses and residences, with communication and cooperation with hospital health and services staff, engagement with neighbouring businesses and residents key to the successful delivery of the hospital redevelopment.
Fast Facts:
- 6,000 m2 new two-storey building
- 11 new housing units
- 70 car parking spaces
- 2014 AIB Professional Excellence Building Award Winner
