Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf visited the Hospital last week to officially mark the start of this new project.
Procured through Frameworks Scotland 2, the Surgical Centre will provide a range of first-class facilities, including theatre suites, a surgical admissions and recovery unit (SARU), a surgical administration space, central sterilising and processing department facilities, endoscopy unit, orthopaedic amenities, outpatient and pre-operative spaces, as well as staff wellbeing spaces. When complete, this building will support the hospital to provide over 9,400 new outpatient consultations, more than 4,400 pre-operative assessments and over 13,900 other procedures.
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Kier will utilise modern methods of construction (MMC) throughout the build, including a hybrid pre-cast concrete frame, the envelope of the building being pre-cast with windows and brickwork completed off site.
The project is due to be complete by June 2023 and as part of Kier's commitment to leaving a lasting legacy in the areas in which it builds, at least 65% of its supply chain will come from a 30-mile radius of the Hospital. Kier will also provide a range of opportunities to the local community including at least ten apprenticeships, work placements, job opportunities and career talks at schools.
Phil McDowell, regional director at Kier Regional Building North & Scotland, said: "Following on from our recent success with NHS Golden Jubilee delivering its new Eye Centre, we are proud to have been given the opportunity to continue to deliver for patients and the local community with this prestigious scheme.
"We have extensive experience delivering healthcare schemes and we will utilise our skill and technical excellence to deliver a first-class facility for the hospital and people of West Scotland."
