GYMPIE HOSPITAL
Snapshot
In early 2024, DEMEX was engaged by Queensland Health to deliver demolition and civil works at Gympie Hospital in regional Queensland. The focus was the deconstruction of Block 13 – the former Nurses’ Quarters – a structure found to be structurally unsound and contaminated with asbestos and lead. Operating within a live hospital environment, DEMEX navigated logistical, environmental, and stakeholder management challenges to safely complete the project
Project Role
Subcontractor
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Project Scope
The project encompassed a full internal strip-out and demolition of the contaminated building, along with the safe removal of significant asbestos materials. Civil works were expanded mid project to include the construction of a new hospital carpark, a 60-metre retaining wall, full asphalt surfacing over 900m², drainage works, line marking, and installation of wheel stops. DEMEX coordinated multiple subcontractors and managed stakeholder liaison across QBuild and hospital operations.
Project Highlights
- Complex live-site delivery: Narrow site access, proximity to hospital operations, and steep terrain were managed with an engineered scaffold system and robust traffic management.
- High-risk asbestos remediation: Successful containment and removal of extensive friable ACMs within LDB and vinyl materials, meeting strict safety and environmental requirements.
- Adaptive civil redesign: Mid-project scope changes were swiftly integrated, with DEMEX delivering an expanded carpark and supporting infrastructure without delay to program.
- Positive client feedback: The project was delivered to a high standard, with QBuild providing strong positive feedback at practical completion.
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