Torbay Hospital
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Location: Devon
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Sector: Health
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Service: Regional Building
Tilbury Douglas completed an improved main entrance and new critical care unit, along with refurbishment works at Torbay Hospital, on behalf of South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (SDHCT). The design and build project was procured through the Construction Framework South West.
Scope of project
The new-build, reinforced concrete frame on piled foundations, is constructed with the future capability of extending upwards to provide an additional two ward floors. The facilities provided include an inviting main entrance with café, shop, additional public amenities, reception desk and health information centre (on Level 4), a 14-bed critical care unit (on Level 5), and dedicated facilities for relatives, interstitial plantroom and storage (on Level 6).
The 23-week enabling works phase included extensive intrusive surveys, services diversions (telecoms, water, steam main), bus stop relocation, and the demolition of the existing shop and main entrance.
The following 67-week main works phase included bulk earthworks, piling, tanking RC frame, envelope works, roof covering, curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, brise soleil, mechanical and electrical installation, internal finishes and external works (hard and soft landscaping).
At a glance...
£9.1m
Project value
July 2015
Completion date
South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Client
Challenges and solutions
All works were carried out in strict coordination with the Trust’s Estates department, and included consultation with stakeholders to implement logistics planning and out-of-hours working. Liaison with ward matrons to agree mitigation measures, e.g. infection prevention procedures, took place prior to works being undertaken. The welfare and absolute minimisation of disturbance to patients, visitors and hospital staff was of paramount importance throughout the contract programme.
Added value
Key targets for this project were:
- All monies collected from scrap metal will be donated to Torbay Hospital’s League of Friends
- 75% of all our orders will be placed in the local community
Our partners
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Structural Engineer: Ramboll
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M&E Engineer: Hoare Lea
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Architect: Avanti