Hansen Yuncken, in joint venture with CPB Contractors, has been appointed by Health Infrastructure Queensland as the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) delivery partner for the Cairns Health Innovation & Surgical Centre.

Located within the Cairns Hospital precinct, the centre will bring surgical care, education and research together to support the growing healthcare needs of Far North Queensland. The project includes a new multi-storey car park, helipad and podium facilities.

The appointment builds on Hansen Yuncken’s longstanding presence in Cairns. Through its work on the Cairns Hospital Expansion Project (CHEP), the local team brings first-hand knowledge of how the hospital operates and established relationships with hospital staff, subcontractors and suppliers. That experience is helping the joint venture plan the works with Health Infrastructure Queensland and the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, with a focus on keeping hospital services running and minimising disruption for patients and staff.

Local community engagement is a priority for the project. Working with the health service, the joint venture will focus on keeping patients, families and stakeholders informed about works that may affect them and listening to their feedback as planning progresses. The team will also draw on its relationships across Far North Queensland to identify opportunities for local trades and suppliers to contribute to the project.