The works focused on upgrading the maternity ward to meet contemporary healthcare standards, incorporating the demolition of existing internal partitions, fixtures, and fittings to enable a revised layout. This reconfiguration supported improved operational efficiency, patient care, and staff workflows within the ward environment.
A key component of the project was the integration of the new link structure, providing enhanced connectivity between spaces while maintaining continuity with the existing building fabric. Structural steel and light steel framing systems were utilised to support these new elements, alongside coordinated upgrades to roofing, cladding, and glazing systems.
The refurbishment included extensive upgrades to internal finishes and building elements, including partitions, ceilings, joinery, doors, hardware, and floor finishes. High-performance materials were selected to meet the durability, hygiene, and compliance requirements of a healthcare environment, with particular attention to wet areas, acoustic performance, and fire safety provisions.
Services and compliance upgrades formed a significant portion of the works. Fire-stopping systems were enhanced throughout, along with sealing, insulation, and waterproofing measures to ensure compliance with current building and healthcare standards. Installation of new windows, doors, and glazing systems improved environmental performance, safety, and patient comfort.
Delivered within a fully operational hospital, the project required careful staging and coordination to minimise disruption to ongoing clinical activities. Construction sequencing, noise control, and restricted working hours were critical considerations throughout the programme to maintain safe and continuous hospital operations.
The completed project provided a modernised maternity ward supported by upgraded infrastructure and improved spatial connectivity, enhancing both the clinical functionality and overall patient experience within the facility.
