LAING O’ROURKE has won a contract to redevelop a longstanding London hospital into a “next generation facility".
The Irish construction firm will work on Hillingdon Hospital in west London to deliver a new, modern facility for the NHS.
“We’re excited to start work on the Hillingdon Hospital redevelopment, using the power of our experience in delivering world-class health facilities across the UK,” Laing O’Rourke Managing Director Peter Lyons said.
“We will use our pioneering construction methods combining digital engineering and offsite manufacturing to deliver this state-of-the-art facility that meets the needs of patients, clinicians and the wider community.”
Pictured (l-r) are Laing O'Rourke CEO Cathal O'Rourke, Health Minister Karin Smyth and Hillingdon Hospitals Trust CEO Lesley WattsThe project falls under the British Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP).
“The next generation facility will be constructed on the current hospital site’s western edge and will provide new beds, enhanced working environments and supporting improved clinical outcomes,” a Laing O’Rourke spokesperson confirmed.
Lesley Watts, Chief Executive of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said the Irish firm’s appointment to the project “marks an important step forward in our journey to deliver a new hospital for our patients, staff and local communities”.
She added: “We are looking forward to working with Laing O’Rourke to create modern, purpose-built facilities that support outstanding care, embrace the latest technology and provide a better experience for everyone who uses our services.
“The new hospital will help us work more effectively, support closer collaboration between teams and ensure we can continue meeting the healthcare needs of our communities for decades to come.”
The main Hillingdon Hospital building was constructed in 1838, when it was used as a workhouse infirmary.
It transitioned into a public hospital in the 1920s with further buildings added in the 1940s as emergency wartime hospital accommodation.
Some of the oldest wards in the building are no longer in use as they are deemed unsafe.
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