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Sunderland Eye Hospital on track to open this summer as construction nears completion
Summary
Construction of the new Sunderland Eye Hospital in the city centre is nearing completion, with external hoardings removed and internal work under way. The hospital is on track to open this summer and will house services currently offered from the Queen Alexandra Road site.
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Construction is nearing completion on the new Sunderland Eye Hospital in the city centre and external hoardings have been removed to reveal the building. The main structure is complete and internal work is advancing, including installation of the central staircase. The ground-floor emergency department has been fully decorated with forest green walls and includes a dedicated children's waiting area. The design emphasises accessibility and was developed with the clinical design team and the Royal National Institute of Blind People, drawing inspiration from nearby Galleys Gill parkland.
Key details:
- Main structure is complete and the central staircase installation is under way.
- External hoardings have been removed, offering the public a full view of the building.
- The ground-floor emergency department has been decorated in forest green and will include a children's waiting area.
- The design prioritises accessibility and was developed with input from the RNIB, inspired by Galleys Gill parkland.
- External works will provide 90 parking bays (including seven accessible spaces), a cycle shelter, tarmacking, paving, and final decorations.
- The project broke ground in December 2023, is being constructed by Kier Construction, and involves South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust working with Sunderland City Council; STS Charity is leading a vision appeal to raise additional funds.
Summary:
The new hospital will consolidate services currently offered from the Queen Alexandra Road site and form part of the Sunderland Riverside regeneration scheme. Over the coming month final external works and internal finishing will continue, and the building is expected to open this summer.
