Ipswich Hospital – Transit Care Centre
The Ipswich Hospital – Transit Care Centre project involves refurbishing an existing area to establish a new Transit Care Centre (TCC). These works are part of a staged program designed to enhance patient flow and staff amenities.
Sector
Healthcare
Location
Ipswich, QLD
Project Overview
The Ipswich Hospital – Transit Care Centre project comprises the refurbishment of an existing area to create a new Transit Care Centre (TCC) at Ipswich Hospital. The works form part of a staged delivery program to support improved staff amenities and patient flow.
Client’s Requirements
The Transit Care Centre (TCC) at Ipswich Hospital plays a critical role in optimising patient flow across the facility and strengthening the operational performance of the WMH service. The TCC facilitates the prompt availability of inpatient beds and supports seamless transitions to and from other health facilities, including rural hospitals, aged care centres, rehabilitation services, and other hospital and health services. The current Transit Care Centre is undersized, with no opportunities for expansion present. WMH have secured funding from the Queensland Government to enable a significant expansion of the physical footprint and extend its hours of operation. The proposed works align with broader service delivery goals by facilitating timely care, reducing length of stay, and strengthening health system resilienceacross the West Moreton region.The proposed location of the new Transit Care Centre is on level 4, Ipswich Hospital (Ward Block). This space is currently utilised as a staff dining area, which will require relocation as part of the project.
Our Contribution
Anhur Dynamics Consulting (ADC) were engaged by Queensland Health (QH) to provide an independent quantity surveying and cost risk management service for the Ipswich Hospital – Transit Care Centre project. The purpose of the independent quantity surveying service is to provide cost planning from the design phase through to the construction phase to support the refurbishment of a new Transit Care Centre (TCC) at Ipswich Hospital.
The scope of services included, but was not limited to:
• High-level GFA estimate based on the Schedule of Area
• Optioneering/Value Management
• Cost estimate and risk assessment for the concept design phase
• Cost estimate and risk assessment for the schematic design phase
• Tender support services, e.g. tender analysis
Competitive Advantage
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Establishing robust cost governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of cost management processes across all project phases
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Defining and controlling project scope through structured change management, allowing accurate tracking of cost impacts and maintaining budget integrity
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Implementing proactive cost reporting systems that enable early identification of cost risks and provide clear recommendations for corrective action
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Providing accurate, data-driven cost estimates and forecasts to support informed decision- making and timely intervention where required
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Standardising cost management procedures and reporting, ensuring transparency, repeatability, and alignment with best practice quantity surveying principles
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Developing custom cost tracking tools and dashboards to enhance visibility of financial performance, support continuous improvement, and drive value for money outcomes
Anhur Dynamics Consulting brings national expertise to the Ipswich Hospital Transit Care Centre project through the specialist capabilities of our Brisbane office. Our team delivers industry leading cost management, estimating, and quantity surveying services, underpinned by proven methodologies and robust systems. We provide accurate cost forecasting,