Building delivery process

The project commenced with extensive stakeholder engagement to establish a healthcare model centered on integrated, community-based care. Rather than designing a hospital as a standalone facility, the vision was to create a healthcare ecosystem combining acute care, community care, specialist services and long-term care within a single campus. The "Park in Campus" concept emerged during this stage, positioning nature as a core component of healing and wellbeing.

Technical, environmental, financial and operational studies were undertaken to evaluate the viability of developing a major integrated healthcare campus within Woodlands. Assessments examined accessibility, transport connectivity, environmental conditions, capacity requirements, sustainability targets and lifecycle cost implications.

The approved concept was translated into coordinated architectural, structural, M&E design, landscape and medical planning. Daylight analysis, airflow simulations and user consultations were conducted to optimise patient experience, operational efficiency, and environmental performance. The integrated six-block campus configuration was established during this phase.

Procurement strategies focused on delivering a highly complex healthcare project while enhancing productivity and quality. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), prefabricated building components, BIM-enabled coordination and advanced construction methodologies were incorporated to improve buildability and reduce site risks. The main construction contract was awarded during this stage.

Construction commenced in April 2017 and involved the phased delivery of approximately 244,000 m² of healthcare facilities, including acute and community hospitals, medical centre, long-term care facilities and extensive healing landscapes. The project successfully navigated significant supply-chain and manpower challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Following completion of the physical works, attaining of Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) and extensive testing and commissioning were carried out to validate the performance of critical hospital systems, including medical gases, ICT infrastructure, security, safety, logistics, energy systems and clinical equipment. Progressive operational opening began in December 2023, followed by the opening of the Emergency Department in May 2024 and the official opening of the campus in July 2024.