Morgan Sindall Construction’s Cardiff team has been appointed by the NHS to deliver an extension to The Grange University Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) in Cwmbran, near Newport.
The project was procured via the SCAPE National Construction Framework, and the team has since started on site, with the phased work set to complete in April 2025. Additional amenities to the pre-existing facilities include a three-storey building with a ground floor ED triage area. The remaining floors will continue as open plan to the meet required needs of the hospital. In addition to the extension, the Tier One contractor will deliver refurbishment works in the current Emergency Department waiting and triage rooms to meet modern standards.
The project is being designed and managed by Gleeds in conjunction with the NHS (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board), with the former involving Morgan Sindall at RIBA stage four. Early engagement and consultation via the SCAPE framework resulted in a quick eight -month consultation turnaround. The architects are BDP.
Throughout the construction, Morgan Sindall will use its in-house carbon mapping software, CarboniCa, to track – and reduce – carbon emissions on site. It teams will also install photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on both the new building and the roof of the current hospital buildings.
In line with Morgan Sindall and SCAPE’s commitment to environmental and social value, the project will look to incorporate 20 apprenticeship weeks, two weeks of work placements, and 24 hours spent in schools at careers events. Additionally, it is set to directly employ three local work starters. As part of its green transport initiative, Morgan Sindall will encourage its staff and supply chain to utilise low-emission transport to and from site.
Rob Williams, Area director for Morgan Sindall’s Cardiff team, said: “This is the first time we’ve worked alongside the NHS in this particular area. Given the strain facing services, we’re glad to be contributing our expertise to the local hospital and relieving wait times for the community. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the NHS team, and the local community on this, and future works.”
