Project Budget: $150 Million
Completion Date: Mid 2025
Location: Auckland CBD
Client / Builder: Auckland District Health Boad / McConnell Dowell
About the project:
The Central Plant Building (A40) at Auckland Hospital is a state-of-the-art, base-isolated facility designed for a 100-year lifespan. It ensures resilience against seismic events and other natural disasters, safeguarding critical infrastructure. A new 210m services tunnel connects essential hospital buildings, ensuring uninterrupted medical services in emergencies.
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Key Features:
- Seismic Resilience – Base-isolated structure with triple friction pendulum bearings for enhanced earthquake protection.
- Critical Infrastructure – Houses essential hospital services, including chilled water, medical gases, and emergency power.
- Underground Services Tunnel – A 210m tunnel ensures uninterrupted supply connections between key hospital buildings.
Under construction, a 210-metre-long services tunnel will provide a below-ground connection between the Central Plant Building (centre-right) and Auckland Hospital