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Members of ESG include Chairman of the Capital Investment Committee and member of the Partnership Group for the Redevelopment of Christchurch Hospital, Evan Davies, former member of the Southern Partnership Group and current medical director of the District Health Board of the District of Auckland Dr. Margaret Wilsher, Nelson Marlborough District Board of Health Chief Physician Dr. Nick Baker, civil engineer and member of the Christchurch Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group, Dr. Tony Lanigan, and President of the Southern District Board of Health, Pete Hodgson.
A local iwi representative will also be nominated, working with Te Runanga or Otakou and Kati Huirapa ki Puketeraki, in consultation with the Ngai Tahu leadership.
An international expert with experience in a health infrastructure agency abroad will also be appointed.
Mr. Davies will chair the Executive Steering Group.
The appointments were approved by the Director General of Health, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, and have been endorsed by the Cabinet.
Dr. Bloomfield said that the ESG members would provide a combination of strong clinical and industry experience with deep experience and expertise in healthcare infrastructure project governance and delivery, risk management, and clinical design.
” The local contribution to the project will continue to be important. In addition to a local iwi representative on the executive steering group, the local advisory group in Dunedin will continue to provide local advice and expertise. ”
Dr. Bloomfield said that the new governance arrangements for the new Dunedin Hospital project would ensure that the progress made to date continues as the complex project moves into the next stages.
” It will be the largest hospital ever built in New Zealand.
“The new Dunedin Hospital will showcase world-class infrastructure, make greater use of digital technology, and support new models of care.
“It will bring economic benefits to the region and, most importantly, deliver better equitable health outcomes for New Zealanders.”
He said the ESG was expected to hold its first meeting in Dunedin in late January 2021, when the Group will refine the draft terms of reference.
” The Southern Partnership Group will be eliminated on December 31, 2020 and will help the new ESG ensure a smooth transition.
“Representatives from the Treasury, the Infrastructure Commission, the Capital Investment Committee and the Local Advisory Group will also attend the meetings.”
