Projects

Project Description

The Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Services Building (ASB) is a landmark 13-storey, $780–870 million healthcare development representing the first major upgrade to the hospital in over 25 years. Commissioned by the NSW Government in partnership with UNSW Sydney, it serves as the catalyst for the broader $1.5 billion Randwick Campus Redevelopment, anchoring a precinct that unites acute healthcare, research, and education. Enhancing patient-centred care, the building promotes intuitive way finding, open green spaces, and cultural integration—highlighted by a preserved Aboriginal hearth display in the public forecourt as a symbol of welcome and connection to land.

Spanning approximately 55,000 m², the ASB houses expanded and modernised facilities including:

• Adult Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre
• Digital operating theatres, a central sterilising services department, and a new rooftop helipad
• Inpatient units for haematology, oncology, aged care, orthopaedics, respiratory and infectious diseases, neurosurgery, and acute stroke & epilepsy services
• Dedicated community-facing zones such as a Community Assessment Unit and Community Management Centre offering virtual care services
• Integrated research, education, and biomedical engineering labs co-located alongside clinical services
• Two bridge connections linking the ASB with both the existing hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women

Included Services:

• Air Testing & Balancing (TAB) to ensure efficient and accurate airflow throughout clinical and public zones
• Hydronic (Water) Balancing for heating/cooling loops in surgical, ward, and administrative areas
• Ductwork Pressure & Leakage Testing across integrated ventilation systems
• Piping System Flushing for hydronic systems (e.g., in compliance with BSRIA standards)
• Essential Services Testing including fire and smoke management systems
• Commissioning Management offering quality assurance, integrated testing schedules, and stage coordination

Outcome

Flow Balance’s involvement prioritised seamless integration with clinical operations and safety-critical systems. Outcomes would include:

• Systems delivering optimal indoor environmental quality without disrupting architectural or healthcare workflows
• Verified compliance with healthcare mechanical specifications and regulatory standards
• HVAC and hydronic performance to support critical patient services, research, and education functions

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