Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Nepean Hospital, NSW
Value:  $6,000,000
Start date:  Feb 2024
End date:  Feb 2026

Project Profile

Donnelley Constructions delivered the $6 million Total Asset Management (TAM) building at Nepean Hospital, constructed concurrently with the CAMHS facility as part of the broader campus redevelopment. Works included tree removal, detailed excavation, and the relocation of an existing driveway to allow for the construction of a new single storey building for the TAM department. The building accommodates male and female change rooms, office spaces, a staff room, gas storage, and dedicated workshops for the hospital’s gardeners, fitters, painters, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical employees.

Project Challenges

The project required careful planning and hospital approved work notifications to maintain the safety of patients, staff and visitors. The sites proximity to public roadways and ambulance access routes required careful management of traffic, deliveries and pedestrian movements. Throughout construction, specialised hospital requirements were successfully implemented, ensuring the delivery of trade specific workshops, offices and storage areas met staff operational needs. These works required close coordination with hospital stakeholders to ensure systems were installed, commissioned and connected without disrupting critical hospital operations, while maintaining compliance with operational and safety standards.

The TAM Building project highlights Donnelley Constructions expertise in delivering complex healthcare infrastructure within an operational campus. The project demonstrates the company’s ability to manage challenging logistics, maintain operational continuity, and deliver high quality buildings that meet the specific needs of hospital maintenance team and support services.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Nepean Hospital, NSW
Value:  $20,000,000
Start date:  Mar 2024
End date:  Feb 2026

Project Profile

Donnelley Constructions was engaged by NSW Health Infrastructure to deliver the $20 million Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) facility at Nepean Hospital. The project began with the demolition of the existing Nepean 1 and 2 buildings, including hazardous material removal, tree clearing, and site preparation to enable the redevelopment.

The main works involved the construction of a two storey, purpose built facility designed to provide specialised mental health services for children and adolescents. The building accommodates 10 patient bedrooms with ensuites, a dedicated carers bedroom, treatment and medication rooms, reception and staff office spaces. It also incorporates a range of therapeutic and wellbeing spaces, including a sensory room, learning centre, and exercise room, ensuring a holistic and supportive environment for patients. External works included a new driveway, parking areas, and landscaped outdoor spaces featuring both quiet and active courtyards designed to promote patient wellbeing and therapeutic activities.

Project Challenges

Delivered within a live hospital campus adjoining the operational Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) and main pedestrian entrance to the campus, the project required meticulous planning and coordination to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Project delivery included the installation and coordination of specialised mental health furniture, fixtures, equipment, and enhanced security measures, reflecting Donnelley Constructions extensive experience in complex mental health projects. All construction works were subject to strict hospital approval processes, with detailed work notifications submitted weeks in advance to avoid disruption to hospital operations. The sites proximity to a public roadway used by general traffic and emergency vehicles required careful management of deliveries, pedestrian access, and vehicle movements. The project also required close coordination with hospital stakeholders to integrate ICT services and ensure connectivity with existing hospital systems, including the commissioning and testing of building services, security systems, and communications infrastructure.

This project demonstrates the Donnelley Constructions ability to deliver high quality, safe and functional healthcare environments within operational hospital settings, while maintaining strict compliance, program efficiency and patient centred outcomes.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Nepean Hospital, NSW
Value:  $18,000,000
Start date:  Dec 2022
End date:  Feb 2024

Project Profile

Donnelley Constructions delivered the $18 million Repurposing (Decant) project at Nepean Hospital for Health Infrastructure, completed in February 2024. The project involved the design and construction of refurbishment works to facilitate the staged relocation of clinical and staff functions during the broader hospital redevelopment. Works included internal demolition and strip-out, wall modifications and room reconfigurations, painting and internal finishes, flooring and carpet replacement, ceiling upgrades and modifications, joinery works, and FF&E upgrades, along with adjustments to lighting, power and data services and other building services to suit new layouts.

Project Challenges

The works were undertaken across multiple levels within the South and West Blocks, repurposing existing spaces to support new clinical and administrative uses. It was delivered under 5 of Milestones and 19 of stages, all within a live hospital environment. The project required careful planning and close coordination with hospital stakeholders to minimise disruption to ongoing healthcare services while maintaining compliance with hospital operational requirements.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Value:  $20,000,000
Start date:  Jun 2022
End date:  Jun 2024

Project Profile

Health Infrastructure awarded this $20 million project to Donnelley Constructions in June 2022 as part of the broader redevelopment of Goulburn Base Hospital. Final Works comprised the renovation and refurbishment of existing hospital facilities, transfer of services into new clinical environments, and completion of associated landscaping works.

The scope of works included delivery of a new ambulatory outpatient services ward incorporating physiotherapy and occupational therapy, a new pathology department, a new main campus communications room, a new oncology ward, and a new Aboriginal Health Unit. The works also incorporated the Clinical Training Facility as part of the Australian National University redevelopment, upgraded car parking off Albert Street to support renal, oncology and ambulatory outpatient services, new staff workspaces, and demolition of existing buildings along Albert Street.

The final works stage delivers a range of enhanced health services and facilities, including ambulatory outpatient services, hospital-in-the-home, wound clinics, stress testing and audiometry, oncology services, Aboriginal health services, a transitional living unit, and a new MRI service. The works also included integration of the Clinical Training Facility within the broader campus, upgraded parking infrastructure, and modern staff accommodation areas.

These works involved the refurbishment of multiple areas within the existing hospital and the staged transfer of operational services into newly completed facilities, requiring careful coordination to maintain continuity of care.

Key Challenges and Delivery Outcomes

Delivery within a live hospital environment required a highly coordinated and responsive approach. Donnelley Constructions continually monitored and reassessed the impact of construction activities on hospital operations, staff, patients, and the surrounding community. Construction methodologies and staging were adapted as required to mitigate disruption and maintain safe, uninterrupted access to all operational areas.

All surrounding hospital facilities remained fully operational throughout the duration of the project and were successfully accommodated. The site team’s proactive communication and stakeholder engagement ensured that challenges were effectively managed, resulting in the successful and seamless delivery of the final stage of the redevelopment.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Value:  $8,500,000
Start date:  Jun 2022
End date:  Mar 2024

Project Profile

The Goulburn Hospital Redevelopment included delivery of a new Clinical Training Facility for the Australian National University. Health Infrastructure awarded this multi-stage project to Donnelley Constructions in June 2022, in collaboration with the ANU Rural Clinical School and Southern NSW Local Health District.
Delivered as part of the broader $165 million Goulburn Hospital and Health Service Redevelopment, the $10.5 million purpose-built, two-storey Clinical Training Facility provides a state-of-the-art education and training environment at Goulburn Base Hospital. The facility supports medical, nursing and allied health training for both ANU students and hospital staff, and enables interdisciplinary education in partnership with the University of Canberra and other regional institutions.
The facility incorporates high-quality, specialist training environments, including a simulated hospital setting, clinical skills and tutorial rooms, auditorium and meeting spaces, student study and common areas, staff workspaces, Clinical Nurse Educator facilities, and a clinical library.

Scope of Works

Package 1 – Early Works
Donnelley Constructions delivered enabling works including demolition of the existing LHD Education Building, tree removal, and extensive civil and earthworks. The package also involved complex service diversions, upgrades and new inground services installation, along with structural foundation design finalisation and construction.
Package 2 – Main Works
The main works comprised completion of design and construction of the new two-storey Clinical Training Facility, together with refurbishment works within the existing Bed Block Building. External works included landscaping, signage, and construction of a critical link walkway connecting the new facility to the operational hospital.

Key Challenges and Delivery Outcomes

Delivery within a live hospital environment required careful planning, staging, and stakeholder coordination. Donnelley Constructions successfully maintained full hospital operations throughout the project, ensuring uninterrupted access to surrounding facilities.
A proactive and adaptive approach to construction planning enabled the team to mitigate impacts on staff, patients, and the community. Ongoing consultation with all stakeholders ensured works were carefully managed and responsive to operational requirements.
The project was delivered with a strong focus on safety, coordination, and communication, demonstrating Donnelley Constructions’ capability to successfully deliver complex health infrastructure projects within operational environments.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Westmead, NSW
Value:  $8,600,000
Start date:  January 2022
End date:  January 2023

Project Profile

Health Infrastructure awarded this project to Donnelley Constructions in December 2021. The Scope of works included design finalisation and construction of a new 8-bed acute mental health facility. The aim of this facility is to increase support for NSW mothers who require care in a hospital for perinatal mental illness.

Works involved demolition and construction within the Redbank House Complex within the Westmead Hospital Campus, including building extension and external works.

Project Challenges

The prospect of working in a live hospital campus always poses a challenge to a project. Donnelley Constructions continually monitored and re-assessed the impacts of works upon the hospital grounds, staff and the surrounding community. Construction plans were adjusted accordingly to ensure the mitigation of any issues identified. All areas surrounding the works remained open during the entire project and were accommodated successfully.

Adjacent live environment included both Health Services and Special Needs Primary education. These services bounded the construction site on 3 sides, making materials handling and noise suppression of upmost importance.

The site team’s ability to communicate with all stakeholders in all situations saw them manage the challenges to ensure a smooth delivery was achieved.

Due to planning and budget constraints, existing slabs and structural walls were kept while  complete new roof structures and cladding plus the addition of 400m2 of new construction. This mix of construction has many un-known elements which required ‘on the run’ design compliances.

Client:   NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Value:  $20,000,000
Start date:  March 2021
End date:  February 2022

Project Profile

Health Infrastructure awarded Donnelley Constructions with the $20m project consisting of design finalisation and construction of a new 30-bed acute mental health facility. These Works involved construction within an existing Blacktown Hospital Campus, with some minor building extensions and external works.

The aim was to create stunning indoor and outdoor areas all designed to support and empower patients in their recovery, with features including recreation and fitness spaces, sensory and de-escalation rooms. The design included an abundance of natural light and beautiful artwork throughout the new unit.

Project Challenges

Working in a live hospital environment always poses a challenge to a project. Our approach to this is always one of consideration and professionalism ensuring minimal disruption to the hospital. Early warning notice was given to the hospital team to ensure all disruptions were approved before works commenced.

Changes to the scope of works after construction has commenced tests both the project management and site team’s ability significantly. In this project additional fire sprinklers were added to the scope to bring fire ratings to current standard, after the ceiling installation had commenced. The construction team handled this challenge successfully and adapted quickly.

The Covid-19 lockdown and subsequent restrictions posed a serious challenge to both the Hospital management, medical staff and site staff. This on top of an already extremely tight program made it imperative that Donnelley Constructions site teams communicated with all stakeholders in all situations to ensure they managed the above challenges to guarantee a smooth and safe delivery was achieved.

Client:   St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney
Location: Darlinghurst, NSW
Value:  $8,000,000
Start date:  Nov 2019
End date:  Apr 2021

Project Profile

Donnelly Constructions was appointed as Construction Management to undertake a full review and fire compliance upgrade, this included commission and final certification to an existing 4 storey Health Facility. The works also included new ceilings, floor finishes and painting.

Works were required to be critically staged to reduce overall impact on the operational facility.

Primary services undertaken during the works included.

• Demolition
• Emergency and exit lighting upgrade
• New MSB and increased electrical supply
• Sprinkler system and pumps
• Hydrant system including Sydney Water connection on other side of extremely busy one-way street
• Electronic Fire detection including pre-action and VESDA
• Fire/Smoke dampers retrofit to all existing mechanical ductwork
• Fire/smoke wall compliance works including all wall and soffit penetrations, with regular review with Fire Engineer and BCA consultants

Project Challenges

The prospect of working in a live hospital environment always poses a challenge to a project. This was an eight-stage program and the whole facility remained successfully operational throughout.  A series of works was required to be completed after normal working hours, to ensure the least disruption was caused.

The Covid-19 lockdown and subsequent restrictions posed a serious challenge to both the Hospital management, medical staff and site staff. Donnelley Constructions site team’s ability to communicate with all stakeholders in all situations saw them manage the above challenges to ensure a smooth and safe delivery was achieved.

Client:  NSW Health Infrastructure
Location: North Parramatta, NSW
Value:  $22,000,000
Start date:  July 2019
End date:  Nov 2020

Project Profile

To prepare for construction of the Parramatta Light Rail (PLR) this projects aim was to relocate the existing Mental Health accommodation and services to a new purpose-built, greatly improved facility.

Early Works

The Cumberland West Mental Health PLR project was awarded to Donnelley Constructions in July 2019.  The scope of works included relocating and upgrading the inground services, adding a new substation and construction of additional car park facilities. It also included the demolition of five existing cottages, and the refurbishment of four in-patient cottages and 1 staff cottage.

Main Works

The Main works began in November 2019. This scope of works was delivered according to multiple milestones. Firstly, the construction and internal fit-out of a staff demountable building. Then the construction of a new pavilion with facilities for mental health consumer inpatients and their visitors including indoor activity rooms, indoor exercise rooms and outside BBQ and toilet. Finally, the construction of a new single storey, 20 bed sub-acute mental health inpatient unit referred to as New Boronia. The focus of this project was to provide a high-quality upgraded facility with an aesthetically pleasing environment for the end user. This was delivered through incorporation of two outdoor courtyards, bespoke wall murals, common areas and a commercial kitchen. Following the construction of New Boronia, the existing Boronia facility was demolished.

Project Challenges

The prospect of working in a live mental health hospital environment always poses a challenge to a project. Donnelley Constructions continually monitored and re-assessed the impacts of works upon the hospital grounds, patients, staff and the surrounding community.

Working alongside the constructions of the Parramatta Light Rail also posed a challenge, however Donnelley Constructions adjusted plans and schedules accordingly to ensure the mitigation of any issues was identified. All areas surrounding both works remained open during the entire project and were accommodated successfully.

Due to program complications with the Parramatta Light Rail, Health Infrastructure requested the project program be accelerated by 3 months. The site team’s ability to communicate with all stakeholders in all situations saw them manage the above challenges and accelerated completion time to ensure a smooth delivery was achieved.