Preparing for a new hospitalEnabling works are underway to prepare and clear the site for construction of the New Bendigo Hospital and include:-
Enabling works will be completed by December 2012. Ambulance Relocation
This project involves the relocation of Ambulance Victoria services from their current site in Arnold Street, to strategic locations in the Bendigo area. Mercy Street closure
Mercy Street was closed to through traffic in July 2011. New temporary car park
The recent announcement of 80 additional car parks at Bendigo Health has brought some welcome relief for commuters accessing the health precinct. Site clearance
A program for site clearance has been developed. Intersection works
Works will be undertaken at the Mercy Street end of Barnard Street to make way for the new hospital entrance Temporary energy plants
Temporary energy plants will be erected on both the Lucan and Barnard street sites. Geotechnical and geochemical investigation works (or soil testing)
Geotechnical and geochemical investigation works (or soil testing) has been performed at Bendigo Health. Demolition of the HART building
A building that has stood at the front of Bendigo Health Anne Caudle Centre campus for over 50 years was demolished to make way for the New Bendigo Hospital. Bendigo Health chief executive officer John Mulder and executive director New Bendigo Hospital David Walker joined staff to witness the commencement of the demolition of the Home Assessment and Rehabilitation Team (HART) building. Havlin Street East complex
A major step towards the New Bendigo Hospital has taken place with staff relocating from the Anne Caudle Centre campus to their new home in Havlin Street East. Demolition of former fleet offices (staff flats)
Asbestos removal was completed on the old fleet offices at the rear of the Anne Caudle Centre (Drought Street) in preparation for the demolition of these buildings.
A hygienist was onsite to conduct air sampling during the removal process and ensure the appropriate exclusion zones are in place.
Demolition of Anne Caudle Centre workshops
After the relocation of trades staff to the hospital campus, the demolition of the Anne Caudle Centre campus workshops has commenced. The first buildings on this schedule are the former electricians workshop and storage sheds.
When complete, this area will be made available to Bendigo Health patients and visitors as an onsite car park.
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