Contract Secured for First Fully Electric Hospital in Victoria, Australia

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The Exemplar Health consortium has achieved contract and financial close on the Melton Hospital Project in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia). The Exemplar Health consortium comprises: Invesis Coöperatie U.A as Royal BAM’s investor and developer Capella Capital as sponsor, investor and asset manager Lendlease as design and construction partner Honeywell and Compass Group Healthcare as facilities services providers The new Melton Hospital will be Victoria’s first fully electric hospital and will be designed to ensure it can service the growing outer-west communities of Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne. It will feature 24-hour emergency care, at least 274 beds, an … Read more

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Construction Begins on Major Military Aircraft Hangar in South Australia

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General contractor BESIX Watpac has begun construction on the $200-million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility adjacent to the Royal Australian Air Force Edinburgh base in northern Adelaide, South Australia. The project is one of the largest ever undertaken by Renewal SA, the South Australian Government’s urban development agency, and is a key development in enhancing Australia’s military infrastructure. The BESIX Watpac team has taken control of the 16-hectare site, where they will build a 2.1-hectare facility specifically designed for the maintenance and modification of 737-sized aircrafts. Construction of the four-bay hangar commenced following a sod-turning and smoking ceremony this fall. … Read more

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Health Translation Hub in East Sydney Reaches New Heights

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Structural work is complete on the marquee development within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, the $600-million UNSW Health Translation Hub located in Sydney, Australia. The 35,000-square-meter facility is being developed by Plenary, in partnership with UNSW Sydney, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, industry partners and public health officials to drive excellence and support the rapid translation of innovative research and education into improved patient care and better community health outcomes. UNSW has an initial 20-year commitment to occupy two-thirds of the facility, which will focus on teaching, research and community engagement. UNSW subtenants include Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre … Read more

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CPB Contractors to Build Stage 2 of Melbourne Airport Naarm Way Project

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CPB Contractors has been selected by Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) to deliver stage two of the Melbourne Airport Naarm Way Project, encompassing a road and forecourt works. This is the second project that CPB Contractors is delivering at Melbourne Airport, having been awarded the Qantas T1 Security and Screening Project in December 2023. The two projects will generate revenue of approximately $260 million for CPB Contractors. With passenger numbers at the airport expected to double to nearly 76 million by 2042, these critical works will futureproof landside passenger and freight access, providing a more enjoyable customer experience. The scope of work … Read more

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CPB Contractors Wins Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment Project

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CIMIC’s CPB Contractors has been selected by Health Infrastructure for the early contractor involvement phase of the redevelopment of Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia. Operated by the Sydney Local Health District, the RPA Hospital redevelopment will deliver both new and upgraded health facilities to meet community needs and improve patient and staff amenities. When complete, the redevelopment will deliver: Expanded and enhanced emergency department and intensive care units State-of-the-art operating theaters Expanded and improved adult inpatient accommodation Increased interventional and imaging services Expanded neonatology services New open garden courtyard Improved public domain and services, including roads, wayfinding and … Read more

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