Woolloongabba Hospital Project Hits New High with Final Roof Pour

Construction crews in Woolloongabba have officially finished pouring enough concrete to fill more than 80 basketball courts, marking the completion of the PA Hospital’s highest structural floor.

This major milestone was reached recently when the building team finished the final large concrete slab on the roof of the fifth level. To reach this point, the project required about 5,170 cubic metres of concrete delivered by more than 500 truckloads. This steady flow of material has allowed the new skeleton of the hospital to tower over the local area, changing the look of the suburb while moving the project closer to its finishing stages.

Heavy Lifting for Local Health

Hospital — *Photo Credit:* *Metro South Health*

The process of building such a large structure in the middle of a busy area like Woolloongabba required a massive amount of coordination. For every major pour, an average of 40 concrete trucks had to arrive in a specific order to keep the material moving without stopping.

This careful timing ensured that the slabs were placed safely and stayed strong. While there are still a few smaller sections of concrete left to pour, finishing the roof of the fifth floor is a major win for the workers who have been on-site for months.

A Team Effort Behind the Scenes

Noelene Herbert, who leads the expansion project for Metro South Health, noted that this achievement is a clear sign of how well the different teams are working together. She mentioned that the completion of the highest level is an important moment for everyone involved.

According to Herbert, the progress is the result of detailed planning and the hard work of various groups making sure the construction moves forward safely. She also shared that it is exciting for the community to see the actual shape of the building now that the structural work is nearly done.

Reaching the Top

With the highest floor now solid, the project is moving toward a milestone known as topping out. This is the point where the entire frame of the building is officially finished. The success of the project so far has relied on a partnership between construction experts, project planners, and the hospital staff who continue to work nearby. As the heavy machinery eventually starts to clear, the focus will shift from the outside frame to the internal parts of the hospital that will eventually serve local patients.

Published Date 31-March-2026

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