Wellington Hospital Temporary Decant Ward L4

This pioneering project delivered a relocatable, 450-square-metre hospital ward to support Wellington Hospital’s growing need for clinical space, creating a 12-bed  decant ward.  

Constructed offsite in a controlled warehouse environment, eight prefabricated pods were transported overnight and craned into place atop the hospital, all while ensuring uninterrupted theatre operations directly below. BIM technology enabled precise coordination, early clash detection, and careful planning to meet tight weight and dimension constraints. With the NICU located nearby, strict noise control and infection prevention protocols were essential. This innovative, highly coordinated approach sets a precedent for prefabricated healthcare infrastructure in New Zealand.

In just 10 months, we completed the first modular ward in New Zealand (to our knowledge), craned it onto the site, and finished the final fit-out.

Awards

2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, Gold Award – Health  

2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, Special Award – Health

2024 ACE New Zealand Awards, Silver Award – Achieving Consulting Excellence

2024 NZ Building People Awards, Collaboration Category finalist

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