current healthcare projects
MADWALENI HOSPITAL: Upgrading of the Main Hospital
BNM was appointed in conjunction with: Mpande Consultants, Ballenden & Rob, Isidingo Consulting, Makwande Africa Consulting and Safe Working Practice.
Client: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Project year: 2024 (48 Month contract)
Project value: R 560 086 375.28
Contractor: GVK Siyazama Building Contractors
To date, 14 months have elapsed on this 48-month project. The pharmacy, one of the first buildings under construction, has reached 40% completion.
The platforms for the Male and Female Wards, as well as the new Staff Accommodation, are currently underway, with the construction of the raft foundations set to follow.
Madwaleni – meaning “built on rock” – continues to live up to its name. Controlled blasting is being undertaken in small sections to safeguard adjacent structures. With the main platform now 50% complete, progress is expected to accelerate once the rock has been fully cleared.
Fun fact: Dolerite (The rock discovered on site) is a medium-grained, mafic (dark-colored) igneous rock, similar to basalt but formed as an intrusion (rather than extruding as lava). It is commonly found in dikes and sills, and is also known as diabase in some regions. Dolerite is known for its strength and durability, making it a useful material in construction and road building.
The rock we are currently blasting will be crushed and used for platforms and roadways.
MADWALENI HOSPITAL: Involvement since 2005
Project description:
BNM was appointed in 2005 as Principal Agent and architects for the upgrading of Madwaleni Hospital since 2005 (architectural appointment shared with Mpande Architects).
There are currently 58 buildings on the site with a number of temporary structures. According to the suitability and condition assessments contained in the status report, dated 22 August 2005, a large number of these buildings do not comply with design guidelines. Certain buildings are also structurally unsound and therefore partial or complete replacement is recommended as indicated below.
DPWI as implementing agent for ECDOH appointed the Professional Team for the design of a new 134 bed hospital including infrastructure services and buildings, support services and Staff Accommodation in terms of a project brief developed by the ECDOH Revitalization team.
CONTRACTS COMPLETED TO DATE:
2006: Emergency Repairs
2013: Water Treatment & Bulk Water Tower (R30m)
2015: Sewer & Package Plant
2016: Nurses Home (R12.5m)
2018: Gateway Clinic (R41m)
MADWALENI HOSPITAL : PHC Clinic
Project name: Madwaleni Gateway Clinic, Elliotdale
Client: Department of Health
Project year: 2018
Project value: R 33 838 099.70
DORA NGINZA HOSPITAL
The BNM Consortium was awarded the tender for the Infrastructure Improvements, Alterations and Additions at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha in October 2022.
The Scope of Work in the bid document makes allowance for interventions across 6 Scope Areas, which includes:
- Phase 1: Upgrades and Additions to Security and Fencing Infrastructure, and related buildings
- Phase 2: Repairs, Renovations and Refurbishment to existing Casualty Department and improvements to 72-hr observation area. (Currently on hold).
- Phase 3: Repairs, Renovations and Refurbishment to existing Blocks A & B to accommodate Cerebral Palsy Centre of Excellence and emergency repairs to maternity.
- Phase 4: Upgrade & Additions to existing designated Mental Health Unit. (Currently on hold)
- Phase 5: Rehabilitation, Renovations & Refurbishment to existing metal roofs (1992). (Currently on hold).
- Phase 6: Upgrade & Additions to existing Block I for accommodating support services, including a ward kitchen, stores and offices. (Currently on hold).
Phase 7: New A&E and masterplanning. (In planning).
Two of these phases, Upgrades to Security and the New Cerebral Palsy Centre of Excellence have been awarded and are currently on site. These two projects are crucial in ensuring that service delivery at the hospital complex conforms with the expected standards as required by ECDOH. Additional emergency repairs to roofs and related infrastructure are also under way.
Phase 1
Phase 3: Emergency Maternity
Phase 3: Site Hand Over
EMPILWENI TB HOSPITAL
The BNM Consortium was awarded the tender for the Infrastructure Improvements, Alterations and Additions at Empilweni TB Hospital in January 2023.
There are three phases to the project, the first which will include the upgrade of the existing security, gatehouse and in internal rearrangement of the administration, OPD and Rehabilitation services. In the long term the additions of a new A&E, Theatre and MOU services are envisaged.
Minor infrastructure improvements are currently underway to ensure that existing wards can remain operational.
KWAZAKHELE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
The BNM Consortium was awarded the tender for the Infrastructure Improvements, Alterations and Additions at Kwazekhele CHC in January 2023.
The existing buildings were erected in the early 1970s as a temporary solution in providing health services to the local community. As time passed, new services could not be accommodated within the existing confines of the site and building infrastructure which necessitated these services to be located elsewhere in other ECDOH building. Our appointment is for design of a new CHC on the existing site which will accommodate all services.
There are three phases to the project, the first which will include the upgrade of the existing boundary wall, security, gatehouse and emergency repairs to the existing buildings and related services. This phase has been awarded and site hand over is imminent.
CECILIA MAKIWANE HOSPITAL
The Scope of Work in the bid document makes allowance for interventions across 4 Scope Areas, which includes:
- Phase 1: Infrastructure improvements, alterations and additions to existing buildings to accommodate the Rehab Centre of excellence for treatment of Cerebral Palsy patients & existing Block H in order to accommodate Ophthalmology Services, including External Works)
Phase 2: Repairs, Renovations and Refurbishment to existing facilities to cater for Mental Healthcare In-patient.
Phase 3: Repairs, Renovations and Refurbishment to existing Family Medicine, Pharmacy, Staff Wellness and Mental Health OPD.
Phase 4: CETU.
Name: Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
Client: EC Department of Health
Project year: 2025 (24 Month contract)
Project value: R 55 644 116.54
Contractor: Technomobile CC
This tender was recently awarded, and site handover is scheduled for August 2025. An existing building (the old OPD building in the old part of the hospital) was identified as suitable for upgrading for this purpose. The layout of the proposed space is quite well-suited to the CP Rehab function due to the nature of the rooms and the wide corridors. As stated above, the space was previously used as an OPD and has numerous consulting spaces, waiting areas and ablutions for patients and staff alike. However, the internal layout will be modified to suite the new requirements for treating patients with CP and be compliant with current norms and standards. The existing Block H will also be renovated in order to accommodate Ophthalmology Services. Block H was established as a donation by a consortium led by Siemens to increase bed capacity for the admission of Covid-19 positive patients. It was utilized in 2021. Following the drop in patients requiring admission, hospital management identified Block H to be suitable to be repurposed for the Ophthalmology Department at CMH.
MOTHERWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Project description:
The BNM Consortium was awarded the tender for the Infrastructure Improvements, Alterations and Additions at Motherwell CHC in Gqeberha in January 2023.
There are roughly three phases planned for this facility, the first of which includes Upgrades to the gatehouse, EMS and new rehabilitation department. Long term one would like to see the facility expand to include an improved A&E unit and extension to MOU.
PE CENTRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Name: PE Central CHC
Phase 1: Replacement of Hazardous Roofing Material & Minor External Works (Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Health District)
Client: EC Department of Health
Project year: 2025 (6 Month contract)
Project value: R 8 109 731,00
Contractor: Annabel Anajua Group
This tender was recently awarded, and site handover is scheduled for August 2025. The scope of work includes: demolition of existing prefabricated buildings, tree trimming and site clearance, replacement of the existing asbestos roof of the Sanford building, and other minor works.
5 CLINICS
NOLITHA - GENGQE - LUTUBENI - MAXWELE - LOTANA
12 DOCTORS’ CONSULTING ROOMS
This was a very unique project:
The Department of Health identified 12 Clinics which were in need of additional consultation spaces. Many of these clinics are in very remote areas and difficult to access. A contract was put out to tender for the supply and erection of prefabricated units to could be accommodated on existing sites. The contract was awarded to one contractor to do all twelve – all in a similar fashion, with only the site works differing from one site to the next, depending on the topography. Combined value of the contracts was approximately R35m