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Project

Auckland Hospitals Redevelopment

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Auckland Hospitals Redevelopment

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.

  • In August 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.

  • In July 2020, the Government allocated a further NZ$262 million for Stage 2 of core infrastructure works.

  • In June 2025, as part of Budget 2025, an additional Stage 3 funding commitment was made. This supports ongoing upgrades to building services, including:

    • high-voltage power supply improvements

    • steam heating system replacement

    • electrical monitoring and building management systems

    • Hot water pipework design and early delivery, and

    • continued tunnel services fitout and commissioning

The scope also includes previously planned upgrades such as lift replacements, fire protection systems, new electrical substations, and on-site water storage capacity.

Key Dates

Aug 2018 Project Announcement
Dec 2028 Operations/Service Commencement

Funding contributions

NZ Government

Initial funding (2018) $275 million. Announced by NZ Government in August 2018

Auckland DHB contribution (2018) $30 million NZD (for Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Program)

Stage 2 funding (2020) $262 million. Announced in July 2020 for continued infrastructure upgrades

Stage 3 funding (2025) Allocated in Budget 2025 for next-phase works across multiple sites but exact amount not specified.

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2018 Initial funding announcements from NZ Government and Auckland DHB.
Jul 2020 Additional funding announcement from NZ Government.
Jun 2025 As part of Budget 2025, the Government confirmed Stage 3 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 3 was not disclosed.
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
Under Delivery
Auckland City Hospital Central Plant and Tunnel

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 will see construction 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
Apr 2026 Expected 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:
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.
Estimated Total Cost
(2020)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Government resources
Project video (Auckland DHB)
Project video - Part 2 (Auckland DHB)
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
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