Construction to start on new radiation oncology centre for west patients

CONSTRUCTION will shortly begin on a new three-storey radiation oncology centre at University Hospital Galway.

The facility will include seven radiotherapy treatment vaults, a brachytherapy suite, two CT rooms, on-treatment support and ancillary physics, treatment planning and administration facilities.

The facility will be built on the site of the former acute mental health unit and significant work has been underway over the last six months to clear the site to enable construction to begin.

Commenting, Ms. Chris Kane, General Manager, Galway University Hospital, said: “This is a hugely important development for cancer patients in the west. This new state of the art 8,000msq facility will allow us increase our radiotherapy service here in Galway where we provide treatment to patients from across the region.

“The tender process is currently being concluded and the contractor will be appointed shortly.

“Construction work will take approximately two years after which the unit will be commissioned.”