Frankston Private Hospital

ASKIN manufactured and installed Volcore (Mineral wool core) panels in Silkline profile for the expansion of Frankston Private Hospital.

The Project

Frankston Private Hospital required a major expansion that included an additional 60 beds, three operating theatres and a day oncology unit, and will serve as the main entrance to the hospital.

The project required a Type A construction, non-combustible panel system that was aesthetically pleasing while working cohesively with the existing building.

Solutions

ASKIN manufactured and installed Volcore (Mineral wool core) panels. The back of the hospital was veneered entirely in panel with the use of the ASKIN concealed fix method.

In addition, ASKIN assisted with specification, design and details, engineering for structural performance and building certification.

Accessibility was a challenge with limited access via a narrow residential street at the rear of the hospital. Small cranes, speciality lifting and elevated platforms were used to lift the lightweight panels into position with minimal disruption to nearby residences.

The key benefits of using ASKIN’S Volcore panel are its structural performance, weather tightness, thermal values and non-combustibility, all in compliance with the NCC for Type A construction.

Result

Frankston Private Hospital has completed its expansion program and brought additional beds and new operating theatres to the Frankston and Peninsula community.

In addition to this, the FPH expansion has an NCC/BCA conforming fire performance exterior cladding system while working cohesively with the existing buildings in the area.