Four key Mayo healthcare projects at design stage – Dillon

Four major projects in Mayo hospitals are currently progressing to the detailed design phase, Minister of State Alan Dillon has confirmed.

Minister Dillon said the capital and estates function prepares the HSE annual capital plan which was published in conjunction with operational services, taking account of contractual commitments, investment priorities and funding available.

This year, the total investment in healthcare infrastructure, equipment and furnishing of health facilities from all funding sources is €1,159.30 million

In the plan, nine Mayo projects are which are at various stages of appraisal, detailed design or construction.

Those intended to progress to detailed design this year are:

•Proposed new 75 bed CNU to replace the existing short stay beds at Ballina District Hospital and long stay beds at St. Augustine’s.

•Proposed new 50 bed CNU to replace existing short stay beds at Belmullet District Hospital and long stay beds at Aras Deirbhile, Belmullet.

•A new ground floor extension to the emergency department (ED) and reconfiguration of the existing ED with seven additional assessment and treatment spaces at Mayo University Hospital. A new first floor Medical Assessment Unit at the first floor with ten spaces. Reconfiguration of C Ward to facilitate the new build tie-in and provide additional isolation rooms.

•An updated development control plan, hospital campus and adjacent lands in conjunction with Mayo County Council local area plan.

Projects currently being constructed include:

•Building works associated with the replacement of the existing CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital, including an extension to house the new scanner.

•Electrical upgrade at Mayo University Hospital which will be followed by phase 2 and 3.

•The reconfiguration and upgrade of the Hospital Sterile Services Department (HSSD) at Mayo University Hospital

Projects at appraisal stage:

•Refurbishment and a small extension of two High Support Community Residences at An Coilin and Teach Aisling to accommodate nine residents in two residential units.

•CST interim lease in Cedar House, Castlebar, to free up capacity in the County Clinic as they await the operationalisation of the permanent solution.

Minister Dillon said: “These developments represent our commitment to improving healthcare services for the people of Mayo.

"I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition and continue to make strides in enhancing our healthcare infrastructure.”