Sydney Morning Herald
AsiaPac · 3 hrs ago
✦ 78◉ Centre
Asbestos, construction costs blamed for $25 million Fremantle Hospital blowout
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A major expansion project at Fremantle Hospital in Western Australia has experienced a $25 million cost overrun, with asbestos discovery and rising construction costs cited as contributing factors. The redevelopment, which began in January 2024 at an estimated $63 million, has now significantly exceeded its original budget.
Asbestos, construction costs blamed for $25 million Fremantle Hospital blowout
Construction on the expansion kicked off in January 2024, when the government said the redevelopment was set to cost $63 million.
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