2.2 ......... Design
of the Project
2.3 ......... Development
Programme
FIGURES
Figure 2.1 Locations of Air, Noise and Water Sensitive Receivers
TABLES
Table 2.1 Tentative
Programme of the Project
2.1.1.1
Based on the
strategic location and role delineation in accordance to the long term Clinical
Services Plan for Kowloon Central Cluster (KCC) by HA, the NAH will, be a
designated trauma centre to cater for critically ill patients with emergency
conditions and respond to major incidents with multiple casualties. The helipad will be constructed on the roof
of the Acute Block of the NAH to further enhance the overall efficiency and
effectiveness of the emergency response of the NAH.
2.1.1.2
The Project
Site for the helipad is proposed on the roof of the Acute Block of the NAH,
which will be located at the southern part of Site A. The location of the proposed helipad and its
environs are shown in Figure 1.1. A drawing
showing all environmental sensitive areas including air, noise and water
sensitive receivers is provided in Figure 2.1.
2.2.1.1
The helipad
will be constructed at the west corner on the roof of the proposed Acute Block
of the NAH and there will be no fuelling facilities provided at this location.
2.2.1.2
The helipad at
approximately +119.15mPD will be of a circular shape of about 30m in diameter
and elevated from the main roof level of the Acute Block at about +111.0mPD,
subject to planning constraints as well as design development. Major components of the helipad will
consist of the elevated helipad structure, covered safety walkway, associated
egress staircase, noise barrier etc. The helipad control room and waiting room
will be within the NAH building. The
current provision of the control room is located directly beneath the helipad;
a waiting area for embarking and debarking patients is located at the lobby of
the hot lifts. The control room and waiting room are part of the NAH building;
and their construction will be under the scope of NAH superstructure contract
and not within the scope of this Project. Ancillary supporting facilities
including electrical and mechanical (E&M) plant rooms, area lighting, fire services
equipment, markings, cleaning and maintenance will, also, be provided.
2.2.1.3
According to
the preferred construction method, the helipad deck and associated supporting
structural frame is constructed by steel structure prefabricated off-site
outside Hong Kong territories. The
safety walkway and access ramp would be formed by prefabricated steel members
of a suitable size and weight and to be assembled on site by welding or
bolting. The tentative construction activities consist of the following:
· Construction of safety walkway and access
ramp;
· In-situ steel structure, aluminum and
formworks prefabricated on site; and
· Assemble parts by welding or bolting.
2.2.1.4
This helipad facility will
be used for emergency patients and casualties’ transportation, and also for
urgent transportation of organs for transplantation, therefore, there are no
arrangements for commercial and planned flights except trial flights. The
operation, management and maintenance of the helipad will be undertaken by
Hospital Authority (HA), while the GFS will be the user of this helipad,
providing emergency medical transfers and services for general public.
2.3.1.1
The tentative
planning and implementation programme for Project are shown in Table 2.1 below:
Table 2.1 Tentative Programme of the Project
|
Activities |
Key Milestone Dates |
|
Design of the Project |
Since September 2017 |
|
Construction of the Project |
Q4 2023 to Q4 2024 |
|
Operation of the Project |
2025 |
Note: Construction of the
Foundation works and Superstructure works for the New Acute Hospital is not
part of the Project. Construction of the Foundation for the New Acute Hospital
has commenced in Q3 2018 for completion in Q4 2021. Construction of the Superstructure for the
New Acute Hospital would commence in Q4 2021 for completion in Q4 2024. The
major superstructure work is estimated to be completed in Q3 2023.