Spanning 11 storeys and 37,000m2 of new construction and approximately 4,000m2 of refurbished spaces, many unique colour and surface coating specifications were required.
A key challenge of the project included the need for the hospital to remain open and functioning. As such specific lower odour products were needed to help minimise disruption on site.
Hospitals have many areas that undergo frequent cleaning such as wards and waiting rooms. Harsh cleaning agents such as chlorine agents and benzalkonium chloride are essential for facility managers where maintenance is critical to the health of the environment. Products specified must be suitable for these conditions.

Minimising disruption to hospital operations while the construction was carried out was an important requirement.

Collaboration between Dulux, specifiers and contractors was key. Various product systems were tested to inform the right specifications.

Dulux Steriguard Ultra was specified for some of the interior surfaces. This product is specifically designed to support internal environments in clinical settings. Such environments use strict cleaning programs in order to maintain a healthy and sterile state.
Meeting both the short- and long- term needs, a number of lower odour products were selected including Duration T74, a water based 2 pack polyurethane for metal column protection. These products can be applied with minimal impact on the local air quality and importantly deliver on the performance to help maximise time to next maintenance.
While working with the Lyons architects at the onset of the design process, various Dulux technical representatives attended site during the construction phase to help modify specs where required, assist with problem solving and to support contractors during application.

Dulux is proud to have helped deliver this stunning transformation of a flagship hospital.