Auckland Hospitals Redevelopment

PROJECT STATUS

Operational

The Auckland Hospitals Redevelopment forms part of the wider Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Programme (FIRP) led by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The programme is being delivered in multiple stages and covers critical infrastructure upgrades at Auckland City Hospital, Starship Hospital, and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Key Dates

Aug 2018	Project Announcement
Dec 2025	Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NZ Government
Auckland District Health Board

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2018	The New Zealand Government committed NZ$275 million to the programme, with Auckland District Health Board contributing an additional NZ$30 million, bringing the initial capital value to NZ$305 million.
Jul 2020	The NZ Government allocated a further NZ$262 million for Stage Two of core infrastructure works.
Jun 2025	As part of Budget 2025, the NZ Government confirmed Stage Three funding for continued infrastructure upgrades at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre, including heating, power, and water systems. The specific funding amount for Stage Three was not disclosed.
Dec 2025	The NZ Government announced that $73 million has been allocated to complete Stage Three.

Estimated Total Cost

(2020)

Sector

Social

Procurement approach

Unconfirmed |

Location

New Zealand |

Resources

Media releases

2018/08/23
2020/07/29 - New Zealand Government
2020/07/29 - ADHB
9/06/2025 - Stage 3 Funding

Major Contract

Auckland City Hospital Central Plant and Tunnel

PROJECT STATUS

Operational

The Auckland City Hospital Central Plant and Tunnel project is the largest project within the Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Program. The broader program will replace and upgrade critical infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital, Starship Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

The Central Plant and Tunnel project consists of a new, five-storey central plant building and tunnel loop for the site, alongside the supply and installation of building services, commissioning and construction services, as well as a two-year facilities maintenance period.

Main works include:

excavation and preparation of the building area
a 240-metre service tunnel with a 3.5 to four-metre internal diameter, and
a 2400 square metre, five-storey reinforced concrete frame building, mostly industrial fit out, including one floor of offices, two lifts, and a mix of curtain wall and precast panel façade.

Key Dates

Nov 2020	ROIs Open
Dec 2020	ROIs Close
Jun 2022	Contract Award
Mar 2023	Construction Commencement
Dec 2025	Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NZ Government
Auckland District Health Board (DHB): A$28.0 million \| NZ$30.0 million

Procurement

Procuring Agency:	Auckland District Health Board
Successful Tenderer:	McConnell Dowell and Built Environs Joint Venture
Related contracts:	Construct Only Successful Tenderer - McConnell Dowell and Built Environs Joint Venture Early Works Successful Tenderer - McConnell Dowell

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2020	A Notice of Information for a main contractor was announced, with applications open from 29 April to 15 May 2020.
Jun 2020	A second Notice of Information was issued, announcing the ROI for the main contract will be issued by July 2020.
Jul 2020	The New Zealand Government announced that it would provide an additional NZ$262 million for the second stage of core infrastructure works at the hospital.
Aug 2020	A third Notice of Information was issued, advising that the procurement of the main contract has been delayed due to market feedback received during industry engagement.
Nov 2020	Registration of Interest for the main works contract opened on 5 November. The main works package will include, construction of the new six-storey central plant building, tunnel construction and supply and install of building services, commissioning and construction services.
Dec 2020	Registration of Interest for the main works contract closed on 3 December.
Oct 2021	Auckland District Health Board awarded the enabling works contract to McConnell Dowell.
Jun 2022	The Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) awarded a McConnell Dowell and Built Environs joint venture the construction contract for the project.
Mar 2023	Major works commenced on the Central Plant and service tunnel.
Dec 2025	The New Zealand Government announced that Auckland City Hospital has completed project construction.

Estimated Total Cost

(2025)

Sector

Social

Procurement approach

Traditional Procurement |

Location

New Zealand |

Resources

Government resources

Project video (Auckland DHB)
Project video - Part 2 (Auckland DHB)
2025/12/05 - Construction Complete

Media releases

2022/06 (McConnell Dowell)
2020/07/29 (ADHB)
2020/07/29 (New Zealand Government)
2022/06
2023/03/10

Other

McConnell Dowell project page

Tender notices

2020/04/29
2020/06/17
2020/08/06