Designs published for new Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Designs have been published showing how a hospital severely affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) could look like in the future.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Cambridgeshire was one of four in the East of England with Raac in some of its walls and roof, causing ongoing structural issues.

The hospital in Huntingdon has been included in the first wave of the government's New Hospital Programme, with construction due to start in 2027 or 2028.

The new building will be on the southern corner of the existing site so services can continue in the meantime.

The full plans for the project are yet to be published.

An application for new staff accommodation has also been submitted ahead of the demolition of the existing residences to make way for the new hospital.

The Deborah Lee, senior responsible officer for the Hinchingbrooke redevelopment, said staff and public engagement events would be held in the autumn.

"This is an exciting and key step in the planning process for our new hospital and we are excited to share the potential plans and illustrate how we have taken a wide range of views on board," she said.

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