MEDIA RELEASE Embargoed Till 3.00am, 28 September 2017

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1 27 September 2017 MEDIA RELEASE Embargoed Till 3.00am, 28 September 2017 A first for Singapore hospitals: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital win the ASEAN Energy Awards- New and Existing Building Category Recognised as one of ASEAN s most energy efficient buildings, the integrated development of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital, has an environmentally friendly and sustainable design that saves more than $5 million in electricity bills and nearly another $100,000 in water savings annually. The integrated healthcare development comprising the 700-bed Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and the 400-bed Jurong Community Hospital (JCH) has been named the winner in this year s ASEAN Energy Awards- New and Existing Building Category. The award, presented at the 35 th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting Gala Dinner on 27 September 2017, in Manila, the Philippines, is given in recognition of the best practices for energy efficiency in buildings. Apart from being designed in physical infrastructure, water and energy systems and landscape features to be as energy efficient as possible, the NTFGH and JCH incorporates building design with active measures to create a conducive healing environment that is safe, comfortable and hassle-free for patients. Said Mr Foo Hee Jug, Chief Executive Officer, NTFGH and JCH, Hospitals are complex and energy-intensive facilities with round-the-clock operations, which means that our energy consumption is 24/7. As the first integrated development to be built from ground up, NTFGH and JCH are examples of how we build sustainability into hospital design, so that we strike a balance between energy conservation and safe patient care. Such sustainability strategies can help lower healthcare costs and yet enhance healthcare delivery. 1

2 A window for every patient The hospitals trademark, A window for every patient and its unique fan-shaped ward, applies the principles of aerodynamics to improve natural ventilation with nearly double the average airflow of conventional wards. Sun angles and orientation were studied to ensure the strategic use of daylight to reduce lighting energy demand, as well as to improve comfort and productivity. Energy efficient and high performance façade, shading elements and greenery, offer three levels of protective shading at patient windows, allowing more daylight yet reducing heat gain and glare. Energy and water efficiency Combining the energy efficiency effects of a highly efficient air-conditioning system, energysaving lighting and design, energy recovery innovations and the use of renewable energy, the NTFGH and JCH uses 30% less energy than conventional hospitals. On renewable energy, 100% of the entire domestic hot water supply is powered by solar thermal systems, while solar photovoltaic panels power landscape lighting. Smart water systems enable the hospitals to use 22% less potable water than a conventional hospital in the region. Rainwater harvesters are used for landscape irrigation, while the airconditioning cooling systems are fully provided by NEWater. Altogether, the estimated energy savings for NTFGH and JCH is 19,835,944kWh/yr, which translates to more than $5 million savings in electricity bills, enough to power up the electricity supply for close to 4,000 5-room HDB flats a year. The water savings of 68,350m 3 /yr will yield another $100,000 in water savings annually, enough to fill about 27 Olympic-sized swimming pools. 2

3 Since the opening of our two hospitals nearly two years ago, we have not only created an ecofriendly environment, but also an environment that is integrated, comfortable and healing. Good environmental and sustainable qualities are also qualities that are conducive for patients to get well, because they significantly eliminate environmental stressors such as noise, glare and poor air quality. We are encouraged by this award and will continue to serve the community well while optimising the efficiencies of the two hospitals, said Mr Foo. - End - Media Contact Mr Aaron Loh Senior Manager, Communications Mobile: aaron_loh@juronghealth.com.sg 3

4 Annex A Efficient façade design and louvres, shading elements and lush greenery, reduce heat gain into the building, while optimising day lighting. Nearly 2,000 square metres of the roof are fitted with photovoltaic panels to supplement the hospitals electricity needs. 4

5 Extensive greenery such as landscape sky terraces and rooftop gardens provide up to 22,600 square metres of green area in the hospitals. The façade of NTFGH and JCH. To request for high-resolution photos, please 5