Construction works have begun on Harrogate District Hospital’s new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre in the UK with a ground-breaking ceremony.
The ceremony was led by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) chief executive Jonathan Coulter.
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Being constructed by Morgan Sindall, the project is set to enhance the surgical capacity for patients awaiting procedures.
HDFT signed a contract with Morgan Sindall last month.
Morgan Sindall Yorkshire area director Ben Hall said: “Investment into crucial infrastructure such as this provides an invaluable resource to the local community.
“This ground-breaking event was a great way to mark the important work that is beginning, and we are excited to use our expertise to make healthcare more accessible in the wider Harrogate area.”
The construction of the new two-storey facility is a component of a £50m capital investment, jointly funded by HDFT and NHS England.
This project also included the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) at the hospital site.
Expected to be completed next year, the new centre will replace the old therapy services building and will feature surgical and imaging services.
Additionally, the centre will include two procedure rooms, two new operating theatres, a dedicated day case ward, and an imaging department with a range of diagnostic equipment.
The imaging facilities will house three X-ray rooms, two MRI scanners, seven ultrasound scanners, two CT scanners, bone density (Dexa) scanning, and fluoroscopy.
This expansion is part of the trust’s ongoing transformation programme, which has already seen upgrades to the emergency department of Harrogate District Hospital and the establishment of a community diagnostic centre at Ripon Community Hospital.
Coulter said: “Once completed, the centre will serve our community for years to come. The new facilities will provide a much-improved environment for patients and our staff, and will increase our elective capacity.”
During the 18-month construction period, the hospital aims to minimise disruption to existing services and the local community.
The work of the building will be self-contained, ensuring that access to other hospital areas remains unaffected.
