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Sign off from the Project Office

“Years of planning, design and construction are over for Wairau Hospital as the redevelopment project enters its wrapping-up phase.

Sue, Susannah and I are appreciative of the support provided to the project office team since 2004, and mindful of the hours of time and expertise contributed by significant numbers of staff.

We have been awed by the levels of tolerance, good will and cooperation demonstrated on a daily basis. As with any project, there have been times of elation, times of disappointment; moments where we have had to follow a hard line and others where we have been able to share good news.

Despite the ups and downs, we’ll reflect on the Wairau Hospital redevelopment with a deep sense of satisfaction for a job well done.

It is the people inside a building that give it a heart. We have no doubt that in their new facilities the staff at Wairau will continue to deliver an exceptional service to the Marlborough community for many years to come.”

Martin Ridgway, Project Director

Sue Morris, Change Manager

Susannah Findlay, Project Administrator and Communications Coordinator

Project Timeline

Enabling (demolition/preparation of the site) works commence	April 2008
Preliminary Design Complete	June 2008
Construction Design Complete (Phase 1 user groups – New Build)	July 2008
New build construction commences	September 2008
Refurbishment of other areas commence	May 2009
All construction complete	February 2011