Cowra primary school student has officially named the 43m-high tower crane installed to support the construction of the $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment.
Mulyan Public School student Locky Gee, was announced winner of the ‘Name the Crane’ competition for the creative entry ‘Barragi, meaning ‘to fly’ in Wiradjuri.
Locky Gee and his year 1 class from Mulyan Public School were hosted onsite by building contractor Richard Crookes Constructions to see the specially created flag raised onto the crane.
The ‘Name the Crane’ competition attracted strong interest with over 270 entries from local students and schools.
“The tower crane, installed recently, plays a vital role in the building process; and it is fantastic to have such a personalised name as the crane supports the hospital construction,” Executive Director Rural and Regional Projects, Amanda Bock said.
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“We thank all the students who entered the competition from local primary schools in the region and hope that the competition has inspired a new generation of young builders and engineers.”
Construction of the new two-level new health facility is taking shape following the completion of the on-ground concrete pours.
The building’s structure is now progressing and the suspended concrete pours for level one are expected to be finalised in the coming months.
Due for completion in 2025, the project will provide a modern and purpose-built facility for the region and include:
• An emergency department;
• A general medical and surgery inpatient ward;
• A peri-operative service;
• A maternity unit with a dedicated nursery;
• Ambulatory care;
• A dental clinic;
• Renal dialysis;
• Oncology;
• Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services and;
• The hospital’s first CT Scanner
“Our hospitals are important pieces of community infrastructure, and it’s great to see our regions
youngest residents involved in this project while it’s being built,” Ms Bock said.
“Our rural and regional communities, including the community of Cowra, deserve purpose-built and world class health facilities to meet their present and future health needs and requirements.”
