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Aberdeen Hospital Budget Cap Set by Scottish Govt
19 Dec
Summary
- Scottish government imposed a spending limit on the new Aberdeen maternity hospital.
- The project's estimated cost has risen by £100m to £261m.
- The hospital is now slated for a 2027 completion, delayed from 2020.
The Scottish government has officially set a spending limit on the construction of Aberdeen's new maternity hospital, as confirmed by NHS Grampian. While the specific cap amount remains undisclosed, the health board indicated that formal financial arrangements are being finalized. This development comes as the project's cost has escalated, with the latest estimates reaching £261 million, an increase of approximately £100 million from the initial projections.
The new unit is a crucial component of the larger Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Cancer Centre development. This ambitious project has faced considerable delays, with its opening date pushed back from 2020 to an anticipated 2027. Issues related to water systems and ventilation have been cited as contributing factors to these setbacks.
NHS Grampian's chief executive noted that differing views on aspects such as infection control and clinical perspectives have also played a role in the project's timeline. She expressed optimism that a definitive date and final capital cost will be announced early in the new year, allowing the project to move forward positively.
