lence in health The new Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) project is the largest hospital redevelopme undertaken by the State of Victoria and one of the largest hospital projects underway in Austra The hospital is being purpose-b_uilt for children and the way they are cared for today and into the future.

The $1 AUD billion project involves the construction of a new 165,000m2

hospital over seven levels, as well as 75,000m2 of car parking space over three basement levels. The new hospital is located immediately to the west of the existing site on Flemington Road in Parkville.

The project, which won the 'Excellence in Health and Safety' award at the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV) 2010 National Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, is being delivered as a public-private partnership (PPP) under the State Government's Partnerships Victoria procurement modeL Stage 1 of the project will be completed in late 2011 and Stage 2 by the end of 2014.

The new buildings will house a world-class paediatric hospital designed to meet the current and future health care needs of children and young people. It will combine new facilities, innovative models of care and leading-edge research and education designed to provide the best healthcare and environment for patients, families and staff.

It will provide facilities for teaching and research within clinical areas, and between the RCH and its key education and

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research partners; the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics.

Lend Lease is a key member of Children 's Health Partnership, the consortium responsible for financing, designing, constructing and maintaining the new hospital building . Other members of the consortium are International Public Partnerships (equity holders) and Spotless Group (facilities manager).

Once delivered, most of the existing hospital will be demolished and the site returned to parkland . There will be no net loss of parkland as a result of this project.

The new RCH will be Australia 's greenest hospital and boasts a number of environmental initiatives. A 20 per cent reduction in water use will be achieved though a blackwater treatment system, rainwater collection, water-efficient fittings and water-conscious landscaping . There will be green transport options for travelling to the hospital , including a tram super-stop and 500 secure bike parking spots.

A.G. Coombs and AE Smith, CDC Plumbing and PSG Elecraft have worked closely with Lend Lease to help achieve the environmental goals for the new RCH with

the installation of a range of innovative energy systems, including: • lighting, heating and cooling systems

that result in a 1 0 per cent reduction in energy use compared with a conventional hospital ;

• 2 .4MW tri-generation plant that will use gas (not coal) to produce power equivalent to the electricity use of 447 households. Heat produced in the generation of electricity by the plant will be captured and used for heating, domestic hot water and cooling;

• patient areas cooled by 'active chilled beams', which use cold water and fresh air to provide gentle cooling, improved air quality and improved efficiency;

• roof-top solar panels that will provide around 40 per cent of hot water for ward areas, and

• 800kW biomass boiler using renewable energy to help heat the hospitaL

"We are extremely happy with our service sub-contractors who have been our partners since the early bid phase of the project," said David O'Shaughnessy, Lend Lease Project Director.

"Not only have they produced a high quality product to an aggressive fast track programme, but their contribution to the design process and input into the issues

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with running a large scale project has been invaluable to Lend Lease and other project stakeholders. "

At its peak, the project workforce was in excess of 2, 1 00 people, which posed some coordination challenges.

The sheer scale of the excavation (450,000m3) presented logistical challenges, particularly in relation to materials handling and the movement of vehicles around the site. To overcome these challenges, the project team developed a base design of a scaffold fall protection screen to assist the elimination of falling from scaffolds. The team also developed a base model for portable truck deck protection rails to protect workers from the risk of falling during truck unloading .

Services provided In April 2009, TRUMPF Med Australia were selected to supply and instal l lights and services pendants for the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency and operating theatres for the new hospital. Well-known throughout

Australia for providing products and expertise in similar developments, TRUMPF Med Australia brought years of knowlegge and experience in working with healthcare professionals and construction companies to help in developing the modern, efficient and future-proof facilities at the new RCH .

TRUMPF Med Australia has built a reputation for providing professional services and the highest quality products. They work closely with project managers from various trades to ensure good communication and smooth working practices. Being part of a team that produces the desired results efficiently by using well-established practices and procedures to achieve that goal is important to them .

"The opportunity to be associated with such a significant addition to heaiJhcare facilities in Melbourne was welcomed," TRUMPF Med Australia said. "We are proud to be associated with the design and development of the new Royal Children 's Hospital facilities ."

Faraday Pty Ltd is also proud to be associated with the new RCH project by supplying specialist shielding for the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.

Faraday worked closely with Lend Lea se and their design team to develop solutions to meet the challenging requirements of electromagnetic shielding, air handling, audio visual , medical gases and helium venting. Another essential contribution to the project was a bespoke interior design solution, featuring a child-pleasing design on acoustic wall and ceiling panelling .

The MRI doors chosen for the new RCH project are the world 's best air-operated doors, supplied to Faraday by ETS Lindgren . Faraday are the sole Australian distributor of ETS Lindgren products. Faraday have installed in excess of 300 shielded enclosures over 1 0 years of business operations and during this time have become the first choice for premium engineered solutions for the MRI shielding industry.

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throughput) its low energy, water and detergent consumption, whilst the robust design ensures a long life for the machine. All these elements were important decision­making considerations when selecting the best product for the new RCH project.

Miele's commercial freshwater system dishwashers are high quality products: fast, economical and efficient, with intelligent technology for individual applications and thorough, gentle wash programmes. The extra high final rinse temperature of 85°C ensures crockery, cutlery and glasses are cleaned to visual and hygienic perfection .

Adherettes were appointed py Lend Lease to provide film to the glazing and external signage on the new RCH.

In today's highly competitive landscape, Adherettes' signage and brand identification solutions ensure that companies stand out on the corporate horizon . Adherettes has solid experience in complex, demanding and sensitive end-to­end signage projects.

The hallmark of an Adherettes project is the commitment to the highest quality signage installed within client deadlines. From the largest sky signs to the smallest internal

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With 30 years of solid experience in the industry, Adherettes have the know-how to supply end-to-end solutions for clients. They engage in close communication to ensure each individual assignment is given the very best in rdeas, manufacturing technology and product installation .

Highlights of the new RCH

• The new hospital site is surrounded by parkland . 80 per cent of all patient rooms will have views of the park.

• 85 per cent of all rooms are single rooms, providing patients and their families with privacy without comprising staff visibility or patient safety.

• The highest standards in sustainability for the design of a hospital facility have been achieved .

• Evidence-based design has allowed the project team to create an environment that enhances patient safety and clinical excellence.

The new Royal Children's Hospital will be open by the end of 20 11 .

Client: Department of Health Project Sponsor: Amber Infrastructure Builder: Lend Lease Architect: Billard Leece/Bates Smart/HKS •

Monjon was engaged by Bovis Lend Lease to provide security management for the new Royal Children 's Hospital project site.

Using ' in-house trained ' personnel equipped with the latest in security technology, Monjon suppl ies the following scope of services to ensure the safety and security of the site : • Patrol and static guards; • Risk assessments; · · • Professional security advice.

Multiple security guards are installed throughout a 24 hour period, seven days a week to manage and induct certified contractors and visitors to the site and to protect and mon itor the site from any criminal damage or infrastructural issues such as water leaks or fire hazards.

Monjon is the only security, training and road traffic management Vic Roads accredited company with ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Accreditation .

To date there has been no security breaches or issues on site, a testament to the quality and professionalism of the service provided by Monjon .

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