Waterproofing is underway in the new Birth Unit (Level 1) in preparation for the installation of the 14 birthing baths.
Construction is progressing on the tower's nine lifts that will transport staff and patients from the ground level right up to Level 14.
Large windows are being installed on the upper floors for the inpatient units to make the most of the natural light and the magnificent view!
The interior fit-out of the new tower is well underway with CPB scheduling the lower floors first and working their way up.
Final concrete works around the helipad and the lift shafts are occurring on Level 14.
We’re getting close to finishing the concrete structure of the 14-storey tower, with the final concrete pour underway for the helipad on Level 14.
The final concrete slab for Level 13 will be poured this week and the view from up there is magnificent!
The concrete slab for the entire 12th floor (approximately 3600 square metres) was poured last weekend. It took less than a week to complete - a new project record for the project!
The final concrete pour is underway for Level 11 which will be used for in-patient rooms.
The final concrete has been poured for Level 10 which will be used for in-patient rooms.
Concrete is being poured for Level 10 which will feature in-patient rooms.
Both tower cranes on site have been climbed to their final height to allow construction of the remaining floors for the tower.
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The concrete pour is underway for Level 4 which will feature the new Central Sterilising Supply Department (CSSD) and plant room.
Construction is continuing in line with COVID-19 mitigation measures that have been implemented across the site to protect the health and safety of workers.
The first of the concrete for Level 3 (Operating Theatres) has been poured and work has begun on the exterior walls for the ground level of the hospital tower.
A second tower crane will be erected this weekend (weather permitting) near the existing childcare centre.
Preparations are now underway to pour the concrete for Level 3 of the new 14-storey tower, where the Operating Suite will be located.
A second 59 metre tall tower crane will be erected onsite near the existing childcare centre to ramp up construction on the 14-storey hospital tower.
The concrete slab for the ground floor is now complete with approximately 450 cubic metres of concrete poured last week in various areas.
After a short break over the Christmas and New Year period, construction is back in full swing onsite.