Construction progressing steadily on Acute Hospital Project

SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS is being made on the Acute Hospital Project at Arnos Vale, with key structural works advancing on schedule.

All reinforcement steel for the foundation and columns have been installed, and concrete casting for three shear walls has been completed. The final shear wall is currently being cast.

Project Manager, Fernando Viato, confirmed the strong pace of work, stating, “The foundation for building no. 11 is now 100% complete, while the foundation for building no. 12 stands at 98%.

Column construction for building no. 11 has been finalized, and work on the columns for building no. 12 is 20% complete, with full completion expected within the next 15 days.

He also noted by the project manager was the commencement of construction on the suspended slab formwork—designed for the building’s roof—marking another major milestone for the project.

The project would allow the government to be better able to respond to public health emergencies, and build resilience. This country’s health services would be expanded, and there would be the introduction of new services in such areas as cardiology, neurology-

including enhanced acute stroke care, the provision of services for thyroid problems, chronic non-communicable diseases, enhanced ophthalmology, as well as major invasive surgeries.

The estimated total cost to construct and equip the hospital costs approximately US$110 million. Construction of the facility is estimated to take 32 months for completion.

The Milton Cato Memorial Hospital will then be transformed into a Maternal Child and Health Centre of Excellence once the state-of-the-art Acute Care Hospital is opened.(API)