| 13 T T Karen Phelps Good progress on Dunedin hospital The new Dunedin Hospital project builds on Southbase Construction’s background working in the healthcare sector. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Dunedin Hospital - Southbase Construction/Workforce Central Dunedin T T to page 14 The New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building is moving at pace and is on schedule for its completion date of 2026. Senior project manager of Southbase Construction Anthony Franicevic says that 80% of the primary structure is finished and pouring of the concrete floors is underway as the project progresses. The fitout has started and the façade will commence in the coming months. Southbase Construction started on site in 2023 and Anthony says there have been no issues with the supply of materials or labour and it will have a team of around 260 on site at peak. He also says a key aspect of such a large project is organisation and planning and Southbase Construction has 23 people dedicated to working on the project at a managerial level. The project will achieve a five Green Star sustainability rating and for Southbase Construction this has involved tracking all materials. Anthony says it is something the company is familiar with after having completed the Te Rangihīroa - Otago University Residential College 450-bedroom building. It’s part of an overarching sustainable approach to building that Southbase Construction takes on every project with a ‘beyond compliance’ approach to sustainability. The company embraces a range of initiatives with aims to divert more than 60% of site waste from landfill by 2024. Other key aspects include carefully considering the durability and quality of building materials, using locally available construction materials where practical, using off-site manufacturing and prefabrication to reduce traffic movements and carbon footprint, and exploring other ways to reduce supply chain transport. Southbase is a group of complementary yet independent specialist companies whose expertise connect the entire construction lifecycle. “We combine technology with proven experience and an ambition to lead better industry practices to find and produce solutions that deliver sustainable value economically, environmentally and socially,” explains Anthony. Southbase Construction is an independent construction company that has built its rep- “We combine technology with proven experience and an ambition to lead better industry practices to find and produce solutions that deliver sustainable value economically, environmentally and socially.” utation on successfully delivering large-scale projects across all sectors, from industrial and commercial to education and community, for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. Anthony says that its experience across the entire construction lifecycle offers a unique combination of technical skills and commercial understanding that optimises transparency, drives efficiencies, and unlocks sustainable value. The new Dunedin Hospital project builds on Southbase Construction’s background working in the healthcare sector having successfully completed Manawa Health Research Education Facility in 2019. The Christchurch project was a collaborative partnership between Canterbury District Health Board, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and the University of Canterbury and is a seven-storey building that houses more than 2000 students and staff. · Structural Steel Fabrication · Stainless Steel Fabrication · Alloy Fabrication · Architectural fabrication · Lift & elevator products · Engineering Design · Project Management · Hand Rails & Balustrades www.dartengineering.co.nz 03 442 3244 regan@dartengineering.co.nz Rapid 67, SH6, Queenstown PO Box 2244 Queenstown · Engineering Certification · Shop Drawing detailing · Based Queenstown and Dunedin
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