Est Constr Surgical Hub at Merlin Park University Hospital Galway

The development will comprise of the following:

• The provision of a three storey Surgical Hub building (Gross Floor Area: 4,265 sq.m) to include:
  • Staff Services, Storage and Plant Rooms at Ground Floor Level
  • Operating Theatres, Preparation Area, Recovery Area , Waiting Area and ancillary support services at First Floor Level; and
  • Plant and associated equipment at Second Floor Level.
• The provision of roof mounted Solar PV Panels
• The provision of 108 no. car parking spaces (including 6 no. accessible spaces and 20 no. EV charging spaces)
• The provision of a new bus stop to be located adjacent to the proposed development; and
• All landscaping and other associated site development works required to facilitate the proposed development. The contractor should note that this project is to be undertaken as a RAPID build construction project implementing modern methods of construction and innovation to deliver within necessary project requirements and constraints. Progression of the Surgical Hub at MPUH in 2023 has been identified as a key focus of government initiatives per the Slaintecare Action Plan 2023. The facility is urgently required to address national and local healthcare provision targets and needs for day surgery across the West region. It will reduce waiting lists for day cases and ensure the provision of surgical day case procedures of lower acuity in a timely manner whilst receiving the best quality service.