Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure in Canberra: Multiplex Appointed as Early Delivery Partner for Northside Hospital
An indicative image of the future Northside Hospital
In Brief:
- Multiplex, a renowned construction company, has been selected as the early delivery partner for the new Northside Hospital in Canberra.
- Collaborating with the ACT Government, Multiplex will oversee the crucial planning and design phases necessary to kickstart construction.
- The Northside Hospital project is a pivotal component of several health infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the residents of Canberra.
Multiplex’s appointment as the early delivery partner for the forthcoming Northside Hospital signifies a significant milestone in the healthcare infrastructure development in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
The company’s role will involve providing crucial support in the ongoing project design and planning processes essential for the commencement of construction activities.
The Northside Hospital Project is poised to revolutionize the existing North Canberra Hospital campus located in Bruce, representing the largest health infrastructure endeavor ever undertaken in the ACT.
Upon completion, this state-of-the-art hospital will cater to the healthcare needs of Canberra’s northern region, ensuring access to cutting-edge medical facilities and services.
Moreover, the collaboration between the ACT Government and Multiplex follows their successful partnership in delivering the Canberra Hospital Expansion project based in Garran.
Very Early Contractor Involvement
In a competitive tender process conducted in 2024, Multiplex emerged as the preferred contractor, emphasizing the adoption of the Very Early Contractor Involvement approach, which mirrors the successful strategy implemented in the Canberra Hospital Expansion project.
This innovative approach facilitates early engagement with the delivery team, planning experts, and design professionals to foster a collaborative environment conducive to fostering innovation, sustainability, and optimal clinical service delivery.
Multiplex’s selection ensures the availability of expert advice to inform the infrastructure planning and design components of the new hospital, with a strong emphasis on engaging consumers, carers, and healthcare professionals in the decision-making process.
Anticipated community consultations are scheduled to take place in mid-2025, further underscoring the commitment to inclusive and transparent project development.
About Multiplex
With a rich portfolio of hospital construction projects across Australia, Multiplex boasts extensive experience in delivering critical healthcare infrastructure, including the Canberra Hospital’s Critical Services Building, greenfield developments, research facilities, and major site refurbishments.
As a trusted delivery partner, Multiplex adopts a holistic approach by engaging with clients early in the design and planning phases, leveraging its construction expertise to enhance project outcomes.
David Ghannoum, Multiplex NSW/ACT Regional Managing Director, expressed the company’s commitment to supporting local employment and training initiatives, building on its successful completion of the University of Canberra Public Hospital and the Canberra Hospital Expansion projects.
Enhancing Healthcare Options for Canberrans
Alongside the Northside Hospital project, Canberra is witnessing a series of transformative healthcare infrastructure developments, including the ongoing transformation of the Canberra Hospital campus through the Canberra Hospital Master Plan.
Several community health projects are also underway, encompassing the establishment of new health centers in South Tuggeranong, Inner South, North Gungahlin, and West Belconnen, along with a health precinct in Watson and a hydrotherapy pool in Tuggeranong.
These initiatives aim to provide the growing Canberra community with access to modern, sustainable, and comprehensive healthcare services, catering to diverse healthcare needs.
Ensuring Continuity at North Canberra Hospital
Amidst the progress in planning and development, services at North Canberra Hospital will continue uninterrupted, prioritizing the safety, health, and well-being of all stakeholders involved.
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