APRIL 2022
Welcome to the first community update for Flinders University's new
Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB).
In these quarterly emails we'll keep you up to date on this exciting
$255 million development, the first step in our Flinders Village initiative.
Flinders New World-Class Health and Medical Research Building
Having led the field in medicine, health and care for nearly 50 years, this significant investment will support Flinders’ ambitious research growth agenda as we build on our reputation as one of Australia’s premier health and medical research universities. Learn more
Vision to reality:
Construction commences
Construction of the Health and Medical Research building was launched with planting of seedlings for an indigenous bush medicine garden, a cultural focal point of the final development. Read more
Fearless Health Pioneers
Professor Peter Eastwood, Director of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, explains how the ambitions of our new facility will cement Flinders as a world-class Health Precinct. Read more
Construction Update
A Design and Construct contract was awarded to Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd in November 2021, with the commencement of construction on 2 December 2021. The construction team has relocated on-site services, installed construction huts and site fencing. Piling was completed ahead of schedule in February and the concrete slab is now being poured.
Tower cranes have begun to arrive on site and an upgrade to the University Drive intersection has improved traffic flow past the site. As always, we ask pedestrians and drivers to heed safety and directional signage and be aware of changing conditions near the work zone.
Discussions continue with various stakeholders regarding specialist equipment requirements, indigenous recognition and integrated artworks within the new facility. The project team thank all involved for their continued efforts throughout the ongoing consultations.
In an exciting development, two HMRB prototype dry and wet PC2 laboratories will be created in Flinders Medical Centre. This will enable our researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the new operating environment in HMRB. These spaces are anticipated for delivery in 2023.
Work Integrated Learning in Action
Two Flinders University Civil Engineering undergraduates, along with others from UniSA, recently joined the site for industry placements with builders Hansen Yuncken, gaining valuable work experience to enhance their studies. Additional students will undertake placements on the HMRB construction site as the project progresses, in line with Flinders' focus on graduate employability and industry partnerships.
Sustainable Outcomes
