Thomas Embling Priority Works

The Thomas Embling Hospital Priority Works project delivered targeted upgrades to improve safety, functionality, and patient care within a live clinical environment, incorporating fit-for-purpose design with anti-ligature considerations.

The works included the refurbishment of 30 patient ensuites, along with upgrades to nurse stations and lounge areas, supported by building extension works and bariatric improvements. A detailed staging strategy was implemented to maintain hospital operations throughout construction, alongside superintendency services, commissioning, and the handover of staged works.

Location
Fairfield, Victoria

Community impact

There works were very important to improve the quality of life for patients and staff within the hospital. These areas had not been refurbished for over 20 years due to the difficulty in closing down mental health beds. We were able to provide a much-needed uplift to the hospital. This includes bariatric bedrooms which were a first of its kind in the hospital.