Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Redevelopment (Stages 5AB)
Project Details:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Redevelopment (Stages 5A/B)
Overall Project Value:
$66.2 million
The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) in Nedlands, Western Australia, is undergoingsignificant redevelopment to enhance its emergency andcritical care services. Thisproject comprises two major components: the Emergency Department (ED)redevelopment and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) expansion.
Emergency Department Redevelopment–$49.5million
The ED redevelopment aims to address the increasing demand for emergency care inPerth’s northern suburbs. Key features include:
- A new entrance canopy to protect patients and visitors from the elements
- Expanded triage and waiting areas
- A dedicated urgent Critical Care Toxicology Unit for alcohol anddrug-relatedpresentations
- Enhanced observation wards and ambulance triage facilities
- A ‘Fast Track’ area for ambulant, low-complexity patients
- A ‘Pitstop Area’ to streamline early management for patients requiring admission
Construction is being carried out in multiple stages to minimize disruption to ongoing services.
Intensive Care Unit Expansion–$16.7million
The ICU expansion involves the addition of a 10-bed pod, physically separated from themain unit. This design provides flexibility for isolation and specialized care, enhancingthe hospital’s capacity to manage patients requiring critical attention.
These upgrades are part of the Western Australian Government’s broader $1.6 billioninvestment in health infrastructure, aimed at strengthening emergency care andbuilding capacity to meet the needs of a growing population.
