Graham Construction is continuing work on the £28 million Raigmore Hospital Critical Services Upgrade (CSU) in Inverness.

The company, which is refurbishing the critical care and theatre suites at the hospital, has now handed over phase one of the project to NHS Highland.

With the new ward areas for acute medical assessment, medical high dependency, surgical high dependency and intensive care now complete, plans are in place  for patients, staff and equipment to move into their respective areas during June and the beginning of July.

Phase two of the works are now well underway, which will see Graham redevelop and upgrade operating theatres at the hospital.

Overall, the hospital is being transformed with a major refurbishment to meet modern healthcare standards and requirements, marking the single biggest investment the Inverness hospital has had since it was built.


Pat O'Hare, Contracts Director at GRAHAM Construction, said: "We have worked closely in partnership with our colleagues at NHS Highland to successfully deliver this state-of-the-art facility, which is critical to the healthcare needs of the Highlands.

"GRAHAM Construction has significant experience in delivering modern healthcare facilities throughout Scotland, and we look forward to the successful completion of phase two of this important project."

Kevin Minnock, Project Director for capital projects at NHS Highland, said: "NHS Highland is delighted to accept handover of Phase B of the CSU Project from ou Framework partner GRAHAM Construction.

"This phase of the project represents a key milestone in the overall delivery of the £28m Critical Services Upgrade here at Raigmore. The new department of critical care offers a first-class modern environment for staff to deliver high quality critical care services for the patients of North of Scotland.

"I would like to offer thanks to our contractor GRAHAM, their supply chain members and the NHS Highland project delivery team for their dedication and effort in delivering this complex and challenging project. The unit should be fully operational in early July 2018."

Image: (L – R) Pat O'Hare - Contracts director , GRAHAM Construction; Doreen Bell - Lead clinical adviser, NHS Highland; Mark Smith, Senior project manager , GRAHAM Construction.

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