
CPB Contractors, part of the CIMIC Group, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for constructing the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building for Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora.
The healthcare facility will be a 11-storey building that prioritises patient care. Upon completion, the hospital will offer 371 beds and 58 emergency department spaces.

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Construction will begin with the installation of 134 pile caps using approximately 4,300m³ of concrete and nearly 490t of reinforcing steel. This early construction phase is a critical step in laying the foundation for the project.
CPB Contractors New Zealand general manager Paul Corbett said: “The delivery programme we’ll follow to construct this landmark health infrastructure project has been designed collaboratively with our local supply chain here in New Zealand.
“The knowledge they shared as part of our extensive consultation process has been incredibly valuable in planning this major project and their feedback will ensure that this important project delivers not only health infrastructure to the Dunedin community but creates long-term economic value and opportunities for businesses in the South Island.”
Looking ahead, the project’s next significant phase involves the development of the substructure. Scheduled to start in early 2026, the contracts are expected to be awarded soon.

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By GlobalDataThis phase is important for installing base isolators and IL4 foundations, which are designed to ensure that the hospital remains operational in the event of major earthquakes or natural disasters.
Once completed, the inpatient building will span approximately 70,000m².
New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown said: “We’re delivering a hospital that’s not only future-proofed for changing models of care and technology but also built to grow with the population. The design allows for flexibility, scalability, and high-quality care delivery for decades to come.”
Construction on the building is set to begin this month, with completion expected in late 2030.
Last year, the New Zealand Government assessed options for the delivery of the hospital project within its existing funding constraints.