Canberra Hospital
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Medical Imaging Project
This project centred on the replacement of key medical imaging equipment at Canberra Hospital, with the installation of updated MRI and CT facilities.
PROJECT SCOPE
This project included the upgrade of the MRI and CT facilities at Canberra Hospital across two stages. These works were completed in a fully occupied health space, within the close proximity of highly sensitive health operations, magnetic fields, and were carried out with minimal impact to any clinical operations.
PROJECT VALUE
$5.5m
COMPLETED
2023
Innovations & Enhancements
Design and build of structural steel platform and stairwell alongside building façade to remove/deliver MRI machines due to buildings slab capacity/to reduce impact of material movement and site access to surrounding clinical areas.
Highly technical electrical design to work within the magnetic field
Installation of additional infrastructure including air conditioning systems, ATS and distribution boards to support new equipment
Environmental & Safety Management
Coordination and facilitation of specialist training and inductions for all site personnel and contractors regarding magnetic field and radiation safety
Screening of workers when entering to area to ensure no magnetic items entered the MRI environment
Stringent cleaning measures and consultation with infection control department to ensure clinical areas remained safe
Comprehensive and well managed/coordinated/consulted DISST processes and submissions