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Shoalhaven Hospital
Façade Engineering
Client
John Holland
Project
Shoalhaven Hospital
Date
2025
Value
$
M
Location
Nowra
Role
Façade Engineer
Project Overview
As part of the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital redevelopment in Nowra, Brushwood delivered engineering for the building's façade, working with the head contractor to bring the design through to completed installation. The scope took in glazed and aluminium façade elements alongside the glass balustrades across Levels 1, 2 and 3, which combine steel fin plate posts, circular hollow section (CHS) handrails and toughened laminated glass, with standoff-supported glass at Level 3. In a busy hospital, the façade and its fall-prevention elements need to handle wind loads, imposed loads and everyday use over the building's 50-year design life. Brushwood reviewed the design documentation, inspected the completed works and confirmed they were sound and compliant, giving the builder and hospital confidence the façade was safe for use.
Our Scope
- Reviewed the structural design of the façade elements, including glazing, framing, fixings and the engineering drawings and reports prepared for them.
- Engineered the glass balustrades to Levels 1, 2 and 3, covering steel fin plate posts, CHS handrails, toughened laminated glass and standoff fittings.
- Carried out on-site inspections of the completed works, checking framing, glazing, anchorage and connections against the approved design.
- Issued formal Structural Inspection Certificates confirming the works were adequate and compliant with the relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
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