Designs for new Alder Hey hospital unveiled
Designs for the new Alder Hey Children's hospital in Liverpool, UK have been unveiled.
The new structure will be constructed next to the existing site. The current Alder Hey will be demolished and transformed into a replacement park following the construction of the new hospital. The new facility will be located in the heart of the park.
The new build project and demolition of the present hospital is estimated to have a total budget of £237 million ($371.65 million). Acorn consortium, consisting of John Laing, Laing O’Rourke and Interserve, has been announced as the preferred bidder for the new build scheme. Laing O’Rourke Construction will design and build the new facility while Interserve will offer hard facilities management services.
The new facility will comprise a floor area of 60,000 square metres. It will have a bed capacity of 270 which include 48 critical care beds for patients in ICU, HDU and Burns, and six standard wards featuring 32 beds. Every ward will sport two four-bed bays as well as 24 single rooms which will provide most of the children own room with en-suite facilities. The hospital will be encompassed by green space and will allow views of the greenery from bulk of the room's windows. The patients will also have easy access to play areas on and outside their ward.
The new property will consist of 16 operating theatres including four theatres dedicated for day-case surgery and 12 inpatient theatres. Among its other features include a multi-level car park with a capacity to accommodate 1200, parents’ rooms, a 150-seat restaurant, as well as multiple gardens.
A major part of the project will be financed through cash surpluses generated by Alder Hey and from the Trust's charity. The rest of the project money amounting to £104 million ($163.09 million) will be provided by PFI.
Work is scheduled to reach financial closure by 2012 end with the new hospital slated to open by mid-2015.
