Following the successful delivery of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, Kane Constructions was awarded Stage 1 of the Northern Private Hospital at New Epping project under a Managing Contractor contract.
Northern Private Hospital is being delivered in two stages, with the first stage to be completed in 2023. Construction works on Stage 1 commenced in December 2021.
Co-located with the Northern Hospital, Northern Private Hospital will deliver extensive medical, surgical and mental health services to the region, currently the last major growth corridor in Victoria without a private hospital.
The first stage of Northern Private Hospital features:
- 75 beds including four beds for high dependency patients and six in the critical care unit
- Day surgery
- Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
- Day oncology
- Dedicated mental health ward
- Medical imaging
- Consulting suites
- Four theatres
- Cardiac catheter laboratory
- Direct bridge-link to the adjacent public hospital
The structure of the hospital includes recycled materials and chilled beams for enhanced thermal comfort. It incorporates solar power, energy efficient lighting, and fixtures, fittings and appliances designed for water conservation and energy efficiency.