Layla Bahry was named a winner with her crane name ‘ICU Up There’
community selects names for Ryde Hospital cranes Two cranes that are helping redevelop Ryde Hospital have received their names as part of a community ‘name the crane’ competition. Around 250 local children aged
project. “The entries were outstanding and full of imagination,” he said. “It was wonderful to see our young community members take part in such a significant moment for the hospital’s future.” ‘ICU Up There’ by Layla Bahry stood out for its clever clinical word play, while Blue Gum Giant by Sloane Hanrahan offered a fitting tribute to the neighbouring Blue Gum Forest. Each crane will display its name on a flag for the duration of construction, creating a visible reminder of the community’s involvement in the project. The event was held in collaboration with Health Infrastructure and construction partner AW Edwards, who provided the prizes.
between two and twelve took part in the competition which saw creativity and thoughtfulness brought to the forefront. There were 10 finalists who attended Ryde Hospital for an official naming ceremony and a site tour alongside Member for Bennelong Mr Jerome Laxale MP and Ryde councillor Lyndal Howison as part of the celebrations. NSLHD Chief Executive, Anthony Schembri was also involved in the presentation ceremony and said the competition was a fantastic representation of how young members of the community could contribute to a
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