WESTRUSS SETS THE BENCHMARK E stablished in 1980, Westruss is the trusted and reputable manufacturer of pre-fabricated timber frames and trusses for residential, business and construction markets throughout NSW.
incorporate a new General Hospital, two new mental health facilities and the upgrade of four existing buildings, for a mixed use of mental health facilities and hospital administration.
Able to cater for a large variety of clients, be it a large corporate building company to a ‘one-off ’ building owner, Westruss can provide unique, cost-effective and quality timber frames and trusses. In order to do this to the highest possible standard, they purchase raw materials that are partly or wholly manufactured, then assemble a customdesigned and produced product that is specifically suited to the client.
In addition, the Project will include the $160 million redevelopment of the Orange Base Hospital, a $34 million construction of new tertiary mental health facilities, an $18.8 million construction of new cancer radiation therapy facilities and an investment of $1.6 million into the oral health facilities.
Given their ability to quote, design, produce and deliver product to their clients within a short turnaround period, Westruss were also recently involved on the Orange Base Hospital Development in NSW. This $214 million development represents the largest investment in health infrastructure outside the NSW metropolitan area and will
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NSW PROJECT FEATURE ORANGE BASE HOSPITAL
Commencing involvement in 2009, a large team of 67 Westruss employees were responsible for providing all of the timber frames and trusses required for the buildings included in the Orange Base Hospital development. Managing Director of Westruss, Jim Cheney, said that his team had to ensure the finished product and results met the high standards and particular specifications of the client.
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