The design of hospital facilities plays a crucial role in patient care and recovery, with factors like noise reduction, natural light, and thoughtful layout contributing to a healing environment.
Recognising this, Campbelltown Hospital in New South Wales underwent a $632 million refurbishment in 2023, led by CPD Builders, to create a state-of-the-art healthcare facility for its community.
The renovation focused on modernising the hospital’s infrastructure and services to transcend traditional healthcare settings.
This included the construction of digital operating theatres, an expanded ICU, a new dental department, an enlarged cancer therapy centre, an expanded maternity department, and an enhanced mental health services department with specialised units for different patient groups.
A key challenge of the refurbishment was meeting stringent requirements for noise reduction, thermal and moisture control, and high impact resistance, particularly in areas designated for mental health facilities.
Gyprock, a leader in providing superior construction materials, played a crucial role in meeting these requirements while staying within budget.
CPD Builders partnered with CSR, leveraging the expertise of CSR’s DesignLink team to implement value engineering strategies.
Gyprock EC08 Complete 13mm plasterboard emerged as the preferred solution for internal walls, offering exceptional properties and cost-effectiveness.
Its high-impact resistance was especially crucial in the mental health section, ensuring safety and durability.
CSR Architectural & Business Manager Maria Murace praised the collaboration and said: “CSR’s DesignLink team provided a high level of expertise…to support the specification of the products used in the hospital refurbishment.
“Together with DesignLink and the builders, we were able to tap into a collective knowledge base and deliver the best product selection to meet all requirements.”
By partnering with CSR Gyprock and leveraging its expertise and product offerings, CPD Builders stated that they have successfully navigated budgetary constraints without compromising quality — delivering a renovated space that meets the highest standards of performance and safety.