The construction of a new 10-floor children's hospital in Belfast has been given the green light after years of delays and rising costs. The project, originally planned to open in 2020 at a cost of £223 million, will now cost £671 million and take five years to complete. The hospital will feature 155 beds, 10 theatres, and an emergency department.
David Porter , director of strategic development at the Belfast Trust, showing first minister Michelle O'Neill , deputy first ninister Emma Little-Pengelly and health minister Mike Nesbitt an artist impression of how the new Belfast children's hospital development will look when completed. Photograph: Executive Office/PA WireThe 10-floor facility will be located within Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital site.
The cost of the works will be spread over the five-year construction period and will be funded from the Department of Health capital budget. There will be 155 beds, 10 theatres, and an emergency department capable of catering for up to 45,000 children per year. “I look forward to work starting on the hospital within the next few days and the significant benefits it will bring to staff and patients.”
“The state-of-the-art facility, equipped with the latest technology and play spaces, and staffed by dedicated professionals, will ensure that children receive the very best treatment in a nurturing and healing environment.Mr Nesbitt said: “This is excellent news for children and parents across Northern Ireland, and for our dedicated health and social care professionals who deliver outstanding care to children and young people.
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