Demolition works involved both oxy cutting and mechanical demolition of the awning, as well as demolition and removal of the carpark slab for an extension of 350 m2, completed by excavator. The part of the awning to remain in situ needed to be propped in place, a process which required engineering design and sign off.

While the project works were not difficult, the awning’s location over the hospital ramp meant there was no capacity to absorb any failure, particularly as access to the ramp was still required 24/7.