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f. the net change in standard OTs at TCH once CHE is completed will depend on future decisions to be taken regarding existing facilities at TCH.

(12) In relation to hybrid operating theatres (OTs):

a. Current plans are for 2 hybrid OTs to be constructed as part of the CHE Project (including provision for one intraoperative hybrid MRI suite);

b. no hybrid OTs are planned to be shelled under the approved scope;

c. two hybrid OTs were planned to be constructed as part of the original CHE scope (i.e. the ACT Government approved scope);

d. no hybrid OTs were planned to be shelled;

e. there are currently no hybrid OTs at TCH; and

f. this represent a net change of plus two in hybrid OTs at TCH once CHE is completed.

(13) In relation to day surgical beds:

a. 55 day surgical beds are planned to be constructed as part of the CHE Project;

b. 55 were planned to be constructed as part of the original CHE scope (i.e. the ACT Government approved scope);

c. there are currently 14 day surgical beds at TCH; and

d. the net change in day surgical beds at TCH once CHE is completed will depend on future decisions to be taken regarding existing facilities at TCH.

(14) In relation to ambulance bays:

a. 12 ambulance bays are planned to be constructed as part of the CHE Project;

b. there were 12 ambulance bays planned to be constructed as part of the original CHE scope (i.e. the ACT Government approved scope);

c. there currently 8 ambulance bays at TCH;

d. this will represent a net change of plus four in ambulance bays at TCH once CHE is completed; and

e. the CHE Project will reconfigure the current ambulance bay location to provide a new public drop off area for TCH main entry point in Building 2.

Canberra Health Services—SPIRE project
(Question No 3205)

Mr Coe asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 24 July 2020 (redirected to the Minister for Health):

(1) Will there be a dedicated teaching, training and research space in SPIRE; if so, (a) how many square metres will it be and (b) will it be shelled or online at the time SPIRE opens.

(2) How does this differ to the original SPIRE scope as part of stage one of the procurement process.


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