Capital Insight was Project Manager for the $119 million redevelopment of Westmead Hospital, which formed part of the $200 million Western Integrated Network (WIN) Program, a major reorganisation and redevelopment of health services and facilities in Western Sydney.
The redevelopment of Westmead Hospital involved a mix of new buildings and refurbishment work undertaken within, around, and on top of a live, operating hospital environment. Complex issues successfully managed by Capital Insight include:
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the development and implementation of a unique Managing Contractor contract for a project with six key milestones - each requiring user consultation, design development, documentation, construction and commissioning with a pre-established lump sum and program
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the addition, during implementation, of five new milestones to the Managing Contractor contract
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the achievement of over $10 million in savings through the Managing Contractor contract, which was reinvested by the client in additional scope of works
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removal of asbestos waste from the site in a tight timeframe, within the footprints of the existing building structure and immediately adjacent to a fully operational hospital
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stringent noise, dust and vibration controls
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relocation of one of the busiest areas of the hospital - women's health and newborn care
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site constraints and access restrictions imposed by the concurrent construction of a Transitway at the 'front door' of the Hospital
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planning and implementation of a structured change management process involving 27 departments and impacting upon thousands of personnel.
Key success factors for the project included:
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a strong partnership culture through the Managing Contractor contract, which delivered savings to the client
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a structured change management process that encouraged client involvement and ownership, identification of issues for early escalation and close collaboration with the public relations team
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an extensive program of communication and consultation activities for staff and the community involving regular publications, information forums, project displays and the development of a WIN Program web site.