Government approves construction of new maternity hospital
The Government has officially greenlit the construction of the New National Maternity Hospital at St Vincent’s University Hospital campus. This major development aims to enhance maternity and neonatal care for Dublin and the South-East, offering advanced facilities and improved patient experience.
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The Government has granted approval for the New National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to proceed to construction at the St Vincent’s University Hospital campus in Elm Park, Dublin. This authorisation allows the appointment of John Sisk & Son as the main contractor and Designer Group as the reserved specialist contractor for mechanical and electrical works, marking a pivotal step in one of Ireland’s most significant healthcare infrastructure projects.
Minister for Health emphasised the importance of this milestone, highlighting that the new facility represents the largest investment in women’s healthcare infrastructure in the State’s history. The hospital will provide cutting-edge maternity, neonatal, and gynaecological services adjacent to specialist acute care at St Vincent’s University Hospital, ensuring immediate access to expert care for complex cases. The project aligns with the Government’s commitment to expanding healthcare capacity, enhancing patient experience, and delivering care that reflects the expertise of healthcare professionals.
Professor Jennifer Walsh, Master of the NMH, noted the hospital’s design focuses on privacy, dignity, and modern clinical standards, supporting women through all stages of reproductive and gynaecological health. HSE CEO Anne O’Connor acknowledged the exceptional care provided at the current facility despite infrastructural limitations and praised the collaborative efforts that have brought the project to this stage. The approved budget stands at €1.861 billion excluding VAT, incorporating risk provisions and inflation. Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the new hospital set to accommodate 10,000 births annually and provide integrated, state-of-the-art care across multiple disciplines.
Minister for Health emphasised the importance of this milestone, highlighting that the new facility represents the largest investment in women’s healthcare infrastructure in the State’s history. The hospital will provide cutting-edge maternity, neonatal, and gynaecological services adjacent to specialist acute care at St Vincent’s University Hospital, ensuring immediate access to expert care for complex cases. The project aligns with the Government’s commitment to expanding healthcare capacity, enhancing patient experience, and delivering care that reflects the expertise of healthcare professionals.
Professor Jennifer Walsh, Master of the NMH, noted the hospital’s design focuses on privacy, dignity, and modern clinical standards, supporting women through all stages of reproductive and gynaecological health. HSE CEO Anne O’Connor acknowledged the exceptional care provided at the current facility despite infrastructural limitations and praised the collaborative efforts that have brought the project to this stage. The approved budget stands at €1.861 billion excluding VAT, incorporating risk provisions and inflation. Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the new hospital set to accommodate 10,000 births annually and provide integrated, state-of-the-art care across multiple disciplines.
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