The ground floor, first floor and roof level of the parking structure can accommodate a total of 359 cars, representing 201 more spaces than were previously available on the site. As part of the Modern Cities Programme, parking capacity for approximately 560 cars will be provided on the 11,316-square-metre plot, including the new parking deck.
All rooms of the parking structure, as well as the entry and exit ramps, can be heated to ensure safe use during the winter period. The levels have been finished with a resin coating, which not only protects the concrete but is also easier to clean and, importantly, provides a less slippery surface.
When designing the parking deck, the contractor took into account the needs of patients arriving at the hospital with reduced mobility. Accordingly, parking spaces larger than the standard size were marked out, measuring 5 metres in length and 2.75 metres in width. Four parking spaces have been designated for people with disabilities in the parking structure, while a further six accessible spaces have been marked out in the adjoining renovated surface car park. The two lift blocks also enable people with reduced mobility to use the upper-level parking spaces of the structure.
A total of 168 solar panels have been installed on the roof of the building. In addition to supplying the entire three-level facility, the panels also generate surplus energy. Eight electric vehicle charging stations have been installed across the different levels. Preparatory works have also been completed for a further 32 charging stations, supplied by Delta Plus Kft., a member of the WHB Group.
The construction of the parking deck required a total of 4,400 cubic metres of concrete, reinforced with more than 600 tonnes of reinforcing steel. The façade of the building has been fitted with a light strip to enhance its visual appearance.
The building has already been connected to the parking guidance system currently under development. One of the key advantages of the system is that, similarly to occupancy data for other streets and parking facilities, the number of available spaces is displayed on digital boards located at several points across the city. This information greatly assists drivers looking for parking spaces and, as a further development objective, will also be made available through a mobile application. The system is also capable of cooperating with traffic lights near parking facilities, enabling it to influence traffic flows in the surrounding area during busier periods.
The parking deck investment, implemented under the Modern Cities Programme, received HUF 2.402 billion in state funding. The municipality classified the facility in the lowest tariff zone, meaning that it can be used both during the day and at night for HUF 100 per hour, according to Magyar Építők magazine.
