PLANS FOR 75 BED WARD BLOCK AT UHG

Date Published: 21-Feb-2013

Galway Bay fm reports that plans have been lodged for a 75-bed, three-storey ward block at University Hospital Galway.

The proposal from the HSE includes a link corridor to connect over three storeys to Block 2A and at ground floor to the existing circulation corridor adjacent to the maternity wing.

It also provides for demolition of a single-storey ward, temporary buildings and plant rooms which are being displaced by the proposed ward block ground floor plan.

The application states that the interim ward block aims to address physical infrastructure and capacity issues at GUH to deliver services in the most appropriate model while contributing to improved prevention and control of infection.

It's to provide replacement accommodation for existing older ward accommodation, including Nightingale wards, which do not meet any reasonable standard for a modern acute care service.

City planners are due to make a decision on the plans in April.