39136 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

39136 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the anticipated date of completion of the ‘deliver’ project phase of ‘Project Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital’, as part of Te Whatu Ora’s Infrastructure and Investment projects, as of 1 July 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients Building project is anticipated for July 2026, and that the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Inpatients Building is anticipated for November 2029. Please note, forecasted completion dates may be subject to change based on various factors, including system/cost pressures, necessary approvals, etc. There are key stage gates where accuracy of an estimate is enhanced, these are generally at business case decision, at the end of each design phase and main contract award.