The giant cranes towering over the $632 million stage two Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment have been named Mac and Arthur, thanks to the creativity of two Mt Annan youngsters.
Jasmine, 9, and Lachlan Shepherd, 8, won the Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment name the cranes colouring competition and the naming rights of the two massive machines.
The twin tower cranes are now fondly known as Mac and Arthur – cleverly named in recognition of the growing Macarthur region they serve.
The winners and their prizes were:
First place (iPad and naming rights):Lachlan, 8, and Jasmine Shepherd, 9, Rosemeadow Public School.
Second place ($100 gift card):Sienna Harris, 11, Narellan Public School and Jacob Pope, 11, Macarthur Adventist College.
Third place ($50 gift card): Daniel, 7, and Toby David, 10, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Parish Primary School, Rosemeadow.
Prizes were provided by CPB Contractors, the principal contractor for the project.
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals general manager Alison Derrett said the naming of the cranes was a fun way to engage younger members of the community and help spread the word about the exciting redevelopment project.
“Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated,’’ Ms Derrett said.
“We had some great name suggestions and colouring skills displayed and it was encouraging to see so much interest in the Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment project.
“Striking blue banners donning the winning names are now proudly displayed on the cranes, which will be a feature of the Campbelltown skyline for the next 12 months as the new clinical services building takes shape.”
The competition attracted dozens of entries, with submissions assessed by a judging panel consisting of staff and community members. Six prizes were awarded for colouring skills and artistic flair, as well as the originality and symbolism of the suggested crane names.
The cranes soar 76 and 60 metres high and can each lift up to 24 tonnes up close.
The NSW Government is investing $632 million in the stage two redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital, which will include an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit, upgraded maternity and paediatric services and enhanced diagnostic services.
For more information on the Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment, visit www.campbelltownredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au.
