New Kangkanthi building now open at TQEH
The new $314 million Kangkanthi (pronounced Gun-gun-dee) building at TQEH will provide the community with better access to high-quality healthcare services in a modern hospital setting.
Every element, from admission through to discharge, has been considered in the design of the new building to improve consumer experience and support patient wellbeing.
The new $314 million clinical services building at TQEH will open from 8am, Wednesday 3 July 2024, providing the community with better access to high-quality healthcare services in a modern hospital setting.
Kangkanthi, pronounced ‘gun-gun-dee’, is a Kaurna word meaning ‘to care’.
Services at Kangkanthi
- A bigger emergency department (ED) located on ground level
- 12 operating theatres with advanced digital technology
- New, spacious patient recovery areas
- A 14-bed Intensive Care Unit
- Procedural suite and cardiac catheter lab
- SA Medical Imaging
- SA Pathology
- Central sterile supply department
- General rehabilitation facilities — relocated Tuesday 9 July 2024.
Every element, from admission through to discharge, has been considered in the design of the new building to improve consumer experience and support patient wellbeing.
The new building will support delivery of world-class health care with a functional layout, modern technology and equipment, and all accompanying amenities.
The design integrates environmentally sustainable features, maximises access to natural light and has multiple outdoor spaces for patients, staff and visitors.
The Kangkanthi building is also the first major, public healthcare building in Australia to be all-electric, with no natural gas used within the building. The building has been awarded a 6-star In-house Green Rating Assessment Tool (IGRAT) score for design and construction.
Kaurna connection
Active engagement with Aboriginal consumers has been a key part of TQEH redevelopment.
The name Kangkanthi was chosen by a group of local Kaurna Elders and consumers, and means ‘to care’ in Kaurna.
The use of Kaurna place names and Aboriginal artwork and photography throughout the building, demonstrates a meaningful connection to Kaurna community, language and symbolism.
We are committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for our community and staff.
Get more information about the Kaurna language used at Kangkanthi.
More information and resources
- Read FAQs about the new Kangkanthi building (PDF)
- Kangkanthi building map — floor by floor (PDF)
- Kangkanthi infographic — services overview (PDF)
- TQEH site map and directory (PDF) — updated July 2024