Project Overview
AAH was awarded friable asbestos removal and minor demolition works at the Alfred Hospital
Scope of Works
- Remove friable asbestos sprayed beam insulation and associated overspray across the entire ward
- Remove asbestos vinyl floor tiles across the entire ward as well as on the ground floor
- Remove contaminated synthetic mineral fibre pipe insulation
- Respray all beams with a non-hazardous alternative to meet fire rating requirements
Critical Factors/Challenges
- Co-ordinating multiple trades across the site
- Keeping the noise to a minimum so as not to disturb the hospital operations
- Removing the large amount of contaminated waste from the work area and through the hospital during operational hours
- Building a large, intricate work enclosure through the ward
Outcomes
- All waste was successfully moved from the work enclosure, through the hospital and to an EPA licensed disposal site without impacting workflow within the hospital
- The job was successfully completed under a tight time frame
- A dedicated project manager was on site to oversee all works throughout the duration of the project
- Works were externally audited against our AS/NZS 4801 safety certificate with 0 non-conformances found on site
- Location Melbourne, Victoria
- Completion February, 2019
- Services
Friable Asbestos Removal
Commercial & Industrial Asbestos Removal
Demolition
Site Decontamination
Waste Removal & Transport
The Alfred is Melbourne’s oldest hospital still operating on its original site