Crosses have officially been taken down from Calvary Hospital as part of branding removal ahead of the ACT government's official takeover of the hospital on Monday.
Work got under way earlier than expected with a crew sent up in a crane to remove Calvary signage and symbols from about 9am on Sunday.
Other final touches as part of the compulsory acquisition of Calvary Hospital were being prepared by Canberra Health Services ahead of the weekend.
Locals in the area were told to expect heightened activity as the work was being done.
The hospital will begin its transfer on Monday, also officially rebranding to North Canberra Hospital.
Canberra Health Services said more than 1500 staff have applied for transfer to the new hospital.
"That's pretty close to 100 per cent of the workforce here," Canberra Health Services transition director Cathie O'Neill said.
The legislation that passed in May to compulsorily acquire Calvary Hospital was the result of the breakdown in discussions with Calvary over the future of the hospital to cater for the growing Canberra population.
The ACT government said it was the best way to ensure an integrated healthcare system in the territory.
- with Lucy Bladen
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