Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver an enabling works package and Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) and Cycle Hub as part of the total redevelopment of the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) site.
The hospital located in Crumpsall, 3.5 miles outside Manchester city centre – is one of the new hospitals to receive funding through the Government’s Health Infrastructure Plan, backed by an initial £3.7bn to deliver 40 new hospitals across the country by 2030.
NMGH is at the heart of an exciting vision to improve health and wellbeing for local people over the next 10 to 15 years. Alongside health and care services fit for the 21st century, the redevelopment will provide the employment, housing and economic opportunities that are key to generating long term growth and prosperity for North Manchester.
The project, led by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust with Manchester City Council and Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, will not only provide essential redevelopment to an estate which is in critical need of investment but also serve as a catalyst for the wider economic regeneration of North Manchester.
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver £25m of enabling works ahead of the rebuild, including temporary car parking, asbestos removal, demolition, clinical refurbishment works and a new-build 1,000 space MSCP and Cycle Hub.
When complete, the new hospital estate will be a focal point for the community, with integrated health and social care facilities, high-quality new homes, and access to better education and training alongside more inviting public spaces.
Shaun Jones, Manchester area director for Morgan Sindall Construction, said: “The appointment to begin the radical reshaping of a healthcare estate is, in itself, a significant responsibility. However, the opportunity to deliver social and economic change as a result of our work and to support the local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic means this is a project that comes with a real sense of duty. It’s exactly the type of opportunity that enables Morgan Sindall Construction to demonstrate its USP.
“This development will effect generational change for North Manchester, creating new jobs, promoting healthy lifestyles, developing skills and contributing to a zero-carbon environment for the benefit of the local neighbourhood and beyond.
“We’ve delivered projects in North Manchester previously and we know first-hand what makes it great and the areas where we can give a helping hand to ensure the community and its people are able to reach their potential. We can’t wait to get started.”
Welcoming the partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction, Ian Lurcock, Chief Executive of North Manchester General Hospital, said: “The ambitious redevelopment programme at NMGH will help us to improve the health, wellbeing and prosperity of local people by delivering outstanding health and care services alongside economic regeneration opportunities. Delivering social value is a key priority for MFT, ensuring patients, staff and the wider community are actively involved in shaping a vibrant and prosperous community in North Manchester.”
