The NSW Government invested in the refurbishment and expansion of the Tumbarumba Multipurpose Service as part of its commitment to improving regional healthcare services and enhancing community wellbeing. The project involved a significant upgrade and expansion of existing facilities to better serve the local community.
Project Scope
The redevelopment included:
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Construction of a new inpatient wing
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Expansion of the emergency department
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New residential aged care facilities
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Expanded community health areas
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Construction of a new car park
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Landscaping works to enhance existing gardens
Witt Consulting’s Role
Witt Consulting provided structural and geotechnical engineering services throughout the project, supporting safe and compliant delivery of the works. Key aspects of Witt Consulting’s involvement included:
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Certification of structural design for portal frame structures
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Site inspections to assess batter stability and determine the need for temporary support works
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Determination of fill embankment properties through sampling and laboratory testing, including shear box and CBR tests
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Stability assessment of embankments for a proposed road alignment, including stability analysis and recommendations for stabilisation measures
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Observation and assessment of proof rolling over existing surfaces
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Third-party review and verification of an existing scaffold design
Witt Consulting’s services contributed to the successful delivery of the Tumbarumba Multipurpose Service redevelopment, supporting safe construction practices, compliant structural solutions, and improved infrastructure to meet the healthcare needs of the Tumbarumba community.
