Preliminary designs for a new emergency department and medical assessment unit at Mayo University Hospital are expected to be ready by the end of quarter two of this year.
Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne had a written question in relation to the works submitted in advance of the most recent HSE Regional Health Forum meeting, which took place this week.
Cllr Kilcoyne asked: Have the plans/drawings been finalised? Has planning permission been applied for? Has funding been provided for it? What is the expected start date of the build - and What is the expected date that it will be operational?
He received a written response from Joe Hoare, Assistant National Director, Capital & Estates West, which stated: “A full design team has been appointed to progress the Emergency Department and Medical Assessment Unit project at Mayo University Hospital. The design team are familiarising themselves with the site and the project.
"It is anticipated that the preliminary outline design will be available before the end of Quarter 2 2022. A planning permission application is anticipated in due course once the design process has been sufficiently advanced. This project is included in the HSE Capital Plan and sufficient funding is available in 2022 to meet the anticipated cash flow requirements arising.
"The timeline for commencement of construction is dependent on the time required to complete the design and tender process. The overall project programme is currently being reviewed in parallel with the preliminary design process (stage 1 )."
