Out Now: Project update, May 2023

Canberra Hospital Expansion Project reaches new heights

Canberra Hospital's new Critical Services Building has marked a major milestone by reaching its highest point at 40.35 metres.

The occasion was celebrated with a topping out ceremony held on the roof of the new building.

During the ceremony a native acacia melanoxylon (Australian Blackwood) was hoisted to the top of the building, a traditional symbol that indicates construction has reached its highest point.

Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith joined representatives from construction partner Multiplex, consumer groups and Canberra Health Services on the ninth level helipad for the topping out ceremony and marked this significant milestone. The Critical Services Building will deliver a bigger and better Canberra Hospital, with a larger emergency department, more operating rooms, more treatment spaces and more intensive care beds.

Over the coming months work will continue on the external façade and waterproofing, as well as internal fit outs, services, artwork and landscaping.

Construction of the Critical Services Building is expected to be completed in mid-2024.

Also in this issue:

• Additional funds to future proof the Critical Services Building
• Acknowledging the work of the Consumer Reference Group
• New artwork for Critical Services Building
• New Early Pregnancy Service at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children

Read the full update