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INSIDE THE NEW VIC
THE new £170 million wing of Victoria Hospital was formally handed over on Friday.
The keys were passed to NHS Fife by contractors Balfour Beatty in a special ceremony on the site, marking the countdown to the official opening of the impressive building.
The first wards are due to move in from the tower block starting December 19, with a full schedule of transfers, including maternity from Forth Park and intensive care from Queen Margaret all taking place between then and June next year.
Mike Peasland, chief executive of Balfour Beatty, said: “I’m pleased for this team - NHS Fife, Consort and Balfour Beatty - they have done a fantastic job.
“It’s not just about the construction - it’s about what we leave behind. It’s with great pride and pleasure that we are able to hand over the new wing, on time and on budget, into the safe hands of NHS Fife and Consort.”
Mr Peasland also announced the contractors had made a donation of £20,000 to the new children’s ward to buy equipment for a a first-class secure outdoor play area built within the new wards.
Ben Conway, vice-chairman of NHS Fife, said: “This is is a defining moment in NHS Fife’s long-term strategy to transform health services across the region.
‘‘It marks the delivery of a superb facility which will allow our staff to provide first class services in a first class setting, whilst also improving patient environment.
“Having watched the building take shape, the scale and progress of the project has been quite remarkable. This facility which will provide a lasting healthcare legacy for the people of Fife for generations to come.”
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jbfsmac
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 02:49 PMI agree, lovely, purpose built construction and well done to the construction companies, they don't get enough credit when a job is well done, that seems to be the domain of the politicians and other hangers on. The cost savings also need to reflect the running down costs of a modern hospital in the Queen Margaret and the endless fiasco regarding parking, as I suppose that the planners all believe that people can get on their bike or get public transport when they need it. Good luck to the professionals and keep the politicos out of the limelight. p.s. I hope never to set foot in the hospital for any reason as the journey time is a major problem.
Cicero
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 03:56 PMMy apologies, I note the above article has been published under the Kirkcaldy and Burntisland banner.
Cicero
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 03:07 PMCongratulations to all concerned in the construction of this magnificent building, an excellent example of good management. Politicians please take note. Within budget and on time and no subsidies unlike the recent fiascos involving tramlines and inefficient and costly Wind farms. P.S. I would have thought that this excellent article would appear under the Kirkcaldy and Burntisland section.
aauchterlonie
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 09:21 AMFantastic stuff. Hopefully will be helping the people of Fife for a very long time to come. Built on time, and on budget. Now you never heard that happening with anything the Labour Party touched. Their PFI disasters have meant that over Scotland, we will be paying back billions for hospitals and other buildings with 25 year mortgages costing £800,000 in interest annualy alone! The way this building has been built should be a good baseline for future projects across Scotland.
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