A £98m transformation programme at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Kier to deliver a new hospital.

The 11,500 sqm site, will specialise in planned, non-emergency procedures, offering state-of-the-art outpatient and diagnostic facilities for cardiology, radiology, lithotripsy, children’s clinic, physiotherapy and orthodontics. It will have six operating theatres and 48 inpatient beds, plus 22 day case cubicles. In addition, a primary care hub will be on site and a private patient unit.

Jonathan Payne, managing director for Kier Construction Thames Valley and director at Kier Buildings, states: “This latest win is a hugely important milestone for healthcare delivery in the south of England. It is testament to the drive, energy and passion of the team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust that this new build hospital will help transform delivery of healthcare to residents of Ascot and the surrounding area.

“Alongside our local supply chain, we have extensive experience delivering healthcare projects and we look forward to playing a pivotal role in the transformation of Heatherwood Hospital.”

Within ten years of its opening, the aim is for the hospital to provide services for approximately 168,000 people each year, doubling what the existing hospital currently provides.

Frimley Health chief executive Neil Dardis, said: “We are delighted that we can now deliver our vision for the Heatherwood site. The new hospital will ensure we can offer local patients the best care in the best environment.”

Work has already started on site and the project is expected to be finished by the end of 2021.