Project

Christchurch Hospital - Third Tower at Waipapa

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Christchurch Hospital - Third Tower at Waipapa

In 2020, Christchurch Hospital opened the Waipapa Building, formerly known as the Acute Services Building.

Christchurch Hospital is now constructing a new third tower at the Waipapa Building to house 160 inpatient beds. As demand grows, a staged approach to the fit-out is expected to be undertaken, with 64 beds to be initially made available.

Key Dates

Nov 2020 Project Announcement
Apr 2022 RFT Open
May 2022 RFT Close
Apr 2023 Construction Commencement
2025 Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NZ Government

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Ministry of Health
Successful Tenderer: Naylor Love

PROJECT HISTORY

Nov 2020 New Zealand Government approved NZ$154 million in funding for the construction of a third tower at the new Waipapa Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital.
Apr 2022 The Ministry of Health issued a Request for Tender (RFT) for a Main Contractor to construct the third tower at the new Waipapa Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital, closing 17 May.
Oct 2022 Naylor Love was awarded the main works contract to construct the project.
Apr 2023 Construction commenced on the project. The New Zealand Government also announced a revised budget of NZ$184 million for the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Media releases
2020/11/27
2023/04/14
Tender notices
2022/04/07