CLARKEBOND (UK) LIMITED

The surface water and waste water strategy for the masterplan was critical in ensuring a sustainable, sanitary infrastructure for the future development of the hospital’s facilities.

Poor structural condition of buildings with inadequate facilities, very basic site utilities, poor hygiene and laundry facilities, some buildings not fit-for-purpose, no hot water provision, inadequate radiation protection, inadequate patient privacy, no ramps or lifts, poor waste management, poor fire safety provision, unreliable power supply, were all evident. Even where building of a new ward was underway, a recommendation was made for construction to be halted as the build design and quality was so poor it required structural retro-fitting, improved layout, ventilation and fire safety measures. Only one of the 50 hospital buildings assessed by engineers was considered to be structurally safe – the rest range from moderate to very high risk.