Health Secretary has confirmed almost £28m to
repair the damaged Princess of Wales Hospital roof and re-open
wards at the hospital.
Services, theatres and wards at the Bridgend hospital were
relocated elsewhere in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health
Board in October when the 40-year-old roof failed.
Urgent investigations revealed the roof needed to be replaced.
The Welsh Government funding will replace around 10,000 square
meters of the roof - equivalent to re-roofing 166 terraced
houses.
Repairs are underway, allowing essential services to return to
the hospital, starting with maternity and neonatal care.
Electrical upgrades and fire safety measures are also being
carried out at the same time to minimise disruption to patients
and staff working at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
The roof replacement works and upgrades are expected to be
completed by the summer.
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, said:
“We are providing £27.9m to replace the damaged roof at the
Princess of Wales Hospital.
“This urgent funding will help re-open wards and bring back other
vital services to Bridgend and ensure the safety of thousands of
people who attend the hospital every day.
“Work is progressing well on site, and I want to say thank you to
the health board, patients, staff, and everyone involved in this
huge project for their patience and understanding.”
