The first look at the Taranaki Cancer Care Centre design has been released.
The purpose-built facility on the Base Hospital campus in New Plymouth will house a new linear accelerator (Linac), which uses radiation to destroy cancer cells while leaving surrounding tissue undamaged.
It will also bring all related oncology outpatient services under one roof.
When commissioned in late 2024, the facility will not only be a five-star Green Star-certified building but will have the latest in modern cancer treatment technologies and user design.
To be considered for the five-star Green Star rating, a building needs to have strong sustainability principles ingrained into the design and construction.