The cladding of the main building at the Launceston General Hospital has been found ‘non-compliant’ but there is ‘no immediate safety risk’ to the public, Health Minister Michael Ferguson says.
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Mr Ferguson said a briefing on the Director of Building Control’s preliminary findings on cladding installed at the LGH up to and including 2012 discovered the issue.
The cladding is non-complaint with the National Construction Code, but Mr Ferguson said the director had found no immediate risk.
“My Department will work with the Director of Building Control to identify as soon as possible the best option in relation to the removal of the non-compliant cladding on the main building and replacement with appropriate material,” Mr Ferguson said.
Mr Ferguson said he had “clear advice” that the LGH is safe for patients and visitors and Tasmanians should not be discouraged from entering the hospital.
“The cost of capital works is yet to be determined, however the Government will ensure that it does not impact on the funding of health services or high quality of patient care at the LGH,” he said, adding any disruption would be “minimised” during any required works.
