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WA Hospital Construction Soars Skyward
9 Sep
Summary
- Above-ground construction began on the new 274-bed Women and Babies Hospital.
- The A$1.8bn hospital project is on track for a 2029 opening.
- Innovative construction methods are being used to speed up the building process.
Construction has officially moved above ground for Western Australia's new 274-bed Women and Babies Hospital in Murdoch. This major A$1.8bn project, a key component of the state's extensive A$5.5bn health infrastructure initiative, is progressing with an anticipated opening in 2029. Workers are utilizing advanced jumpform systems, enabling the rapid installation of concrete walls for successive floor levels.
In a bid to optimize the construction timeline, the project team has implemented a non-traditional sequence, commencing first-floor work before the ground slab is poured. This allows for parallel progress in below-ground service installations and above-ground structural development. Furthermore, an on-site modular building system, combining precast concrete and steel elements, will expedite the hospital's assembly. Nearby, the six-level car park is also under construction, with its first level nearing completion and a 2027 opening planned.
This new hospital is set to become the premier center for maternity and newborn care in Western Australia, replacing the existing King Edward Memorial Hospital. It will be situated within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct. The broader health infrastructure upgrade also includes enhancements at Osborne Park Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, ensuring expanded access to specialist services for generations to come.
