Jacobs Named Lead Architect for Major Redevelopment of Sydney’s Concord Hospital

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been appointed by New South Wales Health Infrastructure as lead architect for the $270 million (AU$341 million) redevelopment of Sydney’s Concord Hospital.

The redevelopment will involve the delivery of a new comprehensive cancer center, additional inpatient capacity, enhanced ambulatory care services and Australia’s first comprehensive care center for retired service men, women and their families – the Rusty Priest Centre for Rehabilitation and Aged Care.

“This win reinforces our global reputation as a leader in healthcare facility design,” said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Patrick Hill. “Concord has a long history of caring for veterans and their families, and we look forward to leveraging our health infrastructure knowledge in developing a facility that acknowledges their contribution and provides the patient care they need.”

This facility will provide specialist services including substance and alcohol abuse programs, and services for mild traumatic brain injury, specialist pain management, psychological well-being, rehabilitation and family support.

Jacobs was previously selected by New South Wales Health Infrastructure to carry out all the architectural work for Sydney’s Blacktown Hospital, which received three awards at the 2017 Design & Health International Academy Awards, including the prize for Best International Health Project Under 40,000 Square Meters.

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.

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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

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