This project involved the fitout of a basement area to create a new department within the existing St Vincent’s Public Hospital. The department included a PET Scanner Room, Control Room, Radiology Hot Lab, office spaces, cancer treatment rooms, and an accessible bathroom.

The scope of work included demolition, large-scale concrete pouring, extensive floor preparation, structural steel, timber frame walls, lead lining for walls, doors, and windows (shielding), fire-rated ceilings, vinyl flooring and wall coverings, joinery, painting, signage, and the installation of all new services, including mechanical, electrical, medical gas, nurse call systems, plumbing, security, and data.

The project presented unique challenges, particularly due to its close proximity to the MRI department and the executive team’s offices directly above the site. Navigating material access was difficult, and drop-offs posed potential risks. Early identification of key risks, such as floor preparation (existing dummy screed) and the installation of shielding, which required inspection before wall closure, enabled us to implement effective mitigation strategies.

A crucial aspect of the project’s success was maintaining the MRI department’s operations throughout the works, while ensuring patients could still access the site entrance. Additionally, we minimised disruptions by routing materials through basement windows, avoiding bringing materials into the hospital, and scheduling noisy tasks outside of operational hours