Hansen Yuncken Celebrates Topping Out at UNSW Health Translation Hub
15 November, 2024Hansen Yuncken recently celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the UNSW Health Translation Hub, with the project reaching its highest point. The team hosted a Topping Out Celebration on site, an event bringing together our project team, key representatives from Hansen Yuncken, and valued clients, consultants and subcontractors, all united in recognising the collaborative efforts driving this landmark project forward.
The celebratory event was followed by an official Topping Out Ceremony, where, on behalf of our client and the building’s developer, Plenary, we welcomed NSW Minister for Health The Hon Ryan Park MP, Plenary Group Chair Paul Oppenheim, UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs, Health Infrastructure A/g CEO Emma Skulander and other project partners to the site.
The Topping Out ceremony is a proud tradition in construction, symbolising the structure’s completion of its vertical ascent. This milestone reflects the hard work, dedication, and precision that have gone into every phase of the project, creating a facility that will play a vital role in advancing medical and health research in Australia. Once completed, the UNSW Health Translation Hub will serve as a state-of-the-art facility fostering collaboration between academia, healthcare, and industry professionals, bridging research and practical applications to benefit the community.
Peter Salveson, CEO of Hansen Yuncken, shared his appreciation for the milestone and the vision behind the project.
“The UNSW Health Translation Hub is a remarkable project, bringing together the ambition to enhance health outcomes with the precision and commitment of our construction team. This Topping Out milestone symbolises more than just structural progress; it represents a shared vision to bridge the gap between research and real-world healthcare impact. We are proud to work alongside UNSW and our partners in making this vision a reality.”
Peter Salveson – Chief Executive Officer, Hansen Yuncken
The UNSW Health Translation Hub represents Hansen Yuncken’s dedication to delivering innovative, high-quality facilities that meet the demands of modern research and healthcare. With every phase, Hansen Yuncken’s project team has maintained rigorous standards in quality and safety, embodying our commitment to building spaces that support groundbreaking research and societal progress.
“Major projects such as the Health Translation Hub require a strong sense of teamwork and a huge effort from everyone involved. To be able to celebrate together with our team is a great way to acknowledge their hard work, and to say thank you to all our project partners for their contribution to the success of the project to date”
Lindsay Albonico – General Manager NSW, Qld & ACT, Hansen Yuncken
As we look forward to completing this remarkable project, we extend our gratitude to our clients, consultants, and everyone involved in reaching this exciting milestone. Stay tuned for further updates as the UNSW Health Translation Hub prepares to open its doors, marking a new era of collaborative health and research in Australia.