Johnstaff Projects on behalf of West Gippsland Healthcare Group engaged INTREC to deliver the construction of a new eight bed Short Stay Unit (SSU), Third Operating Theatre (TOT) and 50-bay car park, as well as the design and implementation of a new Nurse Call System at Warragul Hospital, located in regional Victoria. Constructed on concrete columns, with a suspended concrete slab and steel structure above, the Short Stay Unit saw the delivery of eight short stay beds, a staff base and offices. Extensive external car park works were also undertaken in front of the existing hospital building, creating more efficient access for the growing number of patients and visitors at the hospital.

The Third Operating Theatre was built over three levels, inclusive of a Third Operating Theatre and a plantroom, constructed in conjunction with an anaesthetic bay, set-up bay, equipment bay and new offices. Working within a live hospital environment was a considerable risk throughout the project’s duration. This environment highlighted the importance of clear and concise signage, frequent communication with patients, staff and visitors, as well as the significance of stringent traffic management implementations when working adjacent to an ambulance bay.