Two Australian contractors shortlisted for billion-dollar hospital project

Mitchell Keller Deputy Editor, International Construction

27 August 2024

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government announced CPB Contractors and Multiplex Construction on its shortlist for the more than billion-dollar Northside Hospital Project in Bruce, ACT, Australia 5.6km northwest of the country’s capital, Canberra.

Northside Hospital render (Image courtesy ACT Government) Render of the Northside Hospital in Bruce, Australia. (Image courtesy ACT Government)

Canberra Health Services (CHS) confirmed the build would represent an investment of more than AU$1 billion (US$678 million) and the largest single health infrastructure project in ACT history.

Both contractors have delivered major health projects in the country, which the ACT Government said informed their selection.

CPB is based in the Sydney metro area and is a subsidiary of Australia-based Cimic Group, which is owned by German Hochtief.

Multiplex was founded in Australia and is currently owned by parent company Brookfield Business Partners (a subsidiary of Canada-based Brookfield Corporation). The construction company is headquartered in London, England, UK.

The scheme calls for an Early Contractor Involvement contract. Request for tenders will run through late 2024, ACT said. The final contract will be awarded in early 2025, according to stated ACT plans.

“The new northside hospital will be built on the existing North Canberra Hospital campus in Bruce,” explained CHS. “It will be owned by the ACT Government and operated by Canberra Health Services, delivering a more efficient and effective health system for Canberrans.”

The health agency said the building is designed with modern amenities and will provide more beds and increased services than presently offered.

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