15 October 2014 Gold Coast Hospital demolition update Keeping you informed about the demolition of the old Gold Coast Hospital Welcome to the latest update on the demolition of the old Gold Coast Hospital. Each week we will provide you with the latest information about what is happening onsite. Current works The demolition of Mitchell Court took two working days to complete, with all above ground structures now demolished. Underground structures and services will be removed at a later date. The demolition of Mitchell Court means that the south-east corner of the site (corner of Queen Street and Little High Street) is now clear of all above ground structures. Demolition of D Block is now well underway. D Block is the largest of all of the outlying buildings (second only in size to the tower block) and is expected to take up to four weeks to demolish. Three excavators, including the 40-tonne high reach machine, are being used for this demolition. Asbestos removal works are continuing in the towers and Accommodation Block 1. Preparation works are also now underway in Ward 14. Independent air and dust monitoring is continuing with no impact on local air quality has been recorded. Upcoming works Demolition is well underway on D Block Demolition works will continue on D Block, along with hazardous material removal works in the towers and Accommodation Block 1. For sale Expressions of interest are being invited for the sale of the old Gold Coast Hospital site. The 3.4 hectare site offers unique development opportunities, being located in the heart of the Southport Central Business District (CBD) and adjacent to the Nerang Street Gold Coast Rapid Transit station. Interested parties have until 4pm on Friday 7 November 2014 to submit expressions of interest with Savills. Contact Robert Dunne or Kevin Carmody of Savills for more information on 07 5509 1700. Project updates and project notifications for the demolition of the old Gold Coast Hospital will be distributed by email. If you would like to receive these updates and currently do not, please email majorprojectsoffice@dsdip.qld.gov.au to be added to our mailing list. Please let us know if we should add other people to the project’s email list. For more information please contact Sarah McEwan or Karin Louwrens Phone: 0459 842 481 (8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday) Email: majorprojectsoffice@dsdip.qld.gov.au www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/gold-coast-hospital-site