22 Bed Ward, Hobart Repatriation Hospital
Engaged By: Philp Lighton Architects
Client: Tasmania Health Service
Location: Hobart, TAS
Category: Health and Aged Care
Engineering Services Provided: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic
A 22 bed sub-acute ward located in the Peacock Building at the Hobart Repatriation Hospital.
The challenges involved in this project included;
A working hospital on levels above and below the works – noise and dust minimisation.
Maintaining whole of site infrastructure such as medical gases and suction, security systems, nurse call and generator.
Chillers and boilers being upgraded concurrently under a separate contract.
Fire rating between floors and access to ceilings below for services through floor.
Infection control measures.
Existing deep beams impeding required access.
Documentation completed prior to demolition being completed. Many hidden risers became apparent.
Rationalising IT infrastructure.
Key engineering features of the project included;
Ducted air conditioning systems from central chillers and boilers.
Medical Air, Oxygen and suction systems.
Switchboard upgrades and interface to existing MSB and generator.
Body protected areas throughout.
Nurse call systems interfaced to wireless handsets and MATV.
Extension of existing Access Control and CCTV systems.
Fire sprinkler and smoke detection systems.
