New Footscray Hospital

overview

Victoria's largest health infrastructure investment at more than $1.5 billion, the new Footscray Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility replacing the existing 1950s hospital. Delivered through a PPP model by Plenary Health Consortium, the project features 504 beds across a comprehensive range of services including emergency, surgical, mental health, and critical care facilities.

challenges

Honeywell Facilities Management required specialist ICT expertise throughout the construction phase to mobilise Group 2 technology systems for Commercial Acceptance, and ongoing support to ensure smooth operational performance. Clear processes, procedures, and ways of working needed to be established across all stakeholders and maintenance contractors to maintain maximum business continuity throughout the 25-year PPP term.

solution

Datafied has provided specialist ICT consulting to establish operational frameworks and coordination mechanisms across Project Co, D&C contractors, State representatives, Western Health, and specialist maintenance providers—ensuring aligned processes, clear escalation pathways, and consistent ways of working from construction through to ongoing Group 2 systems performance.

results

- Group 2 systems successfully mobilised for Commercial Acceptance

- Operational frameworks established for ongoing systems performance

- Continued documentation refinement of processes and procedures for all stakeholders

- Business continuity pathways defined for critical building technologies

conclusion

Commencing in 2023 and continuing throughout the initial operational term, Datafied's engagement ensures Honeywell Facilities Management has the specialist ICT frameworks and stakeholder alignment required to deliver consistent Group 2 systems performance and maintain business continuity across the hospital's operational lifecycle.