The New Royal Adelaide Hospital Building

The New Royal Adelaide Hospital Building

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Posted 2013-04-09 by James Newcombefollow


The New $1.7 Billion Royal Adelaide Hospital ( content/sa health internet/health reform/the new royal adelaide hospital NRAH ) has begun construction at the western end of North terrace/ Port rd. The design incorporates the requirements of experienced medical professionals together with innovations from hospitals around the world.



Opening in 2016, the 800 bed facility (only 120 more beds than the old RAH) will include a retail precinct, gym and crèche. Parking for 2300 cars will be accommodated on site, with the majority underground. The building will have an emphasis on green spaces, amenities and internal gardens. Space has been allocated on the western side of the site for future expansion.



It's a pity this site was chosen by the Rann Government as it effectively cuts off the river from North terrace, ruining a great opportunity for the river to be connected to the city. The location and cost became a Political "hot potato" in the lead-up to the State election in 2010, with the Liberal opposition tabling three other redevelopment options that were supposedly cheaper than building a new hospital on this site from scratch.



The new hospital has been designed with flexible spaces that are adaptable as medical technology and patient needs change. Robots will collect drugs and other medical goods from central stores, package and deliver them to nursing stations while also delivering meals to patients' rooms. This will save a lot of money for non-essential nursing staff.



Unfortunately taxpayers will have to foot the (average) $397 million bill annually for 30 years, beginning in 2016, to pay off the hospital.



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