Tygerberg Hospital redevelopment megaproject, South Africa

17th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Tygerberg Hospital redevelopment megaproject, South Africa

Name of the Project
Tygerberg Hospital redevelopment megaproject.

Location
Tygerberg Hospital is a tertiary hospital located in Parow, in Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

Project Description
Tygerberg Hospital is a teaching hospital, in conjunction with Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The hospital is set for a major redevelopment as part of a multibillion-rand public–private partnership (PPP) project. The ageing hospital will be replaced by two modern, technologically advanced facilities.

The new Central Hospital will be an 893-bed tertiary facility located on the Tygerberg Hospital estate, maintaining close ties with higher education institutions for healthcare professional training. The Belhar Hospital will be a new
596-bed regional hospital providing Level 1 and 2 services on a designated site in Belhar.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
A feasibility study on the project was approved in November 2022. The project is in the procurement stage of the PPP cycle. This stage involves defining the output requirements to prepare the request for proposal, which is expected to be advertised in 2024. The new Central Hospital is expected to be operational by 2031.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Marika Champion, email Marika.Champion@westerncape.gov.za.