Midland Met hospital opening delayed again after Carillion collapse

Carillion’s collapse has also led to a redesign of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, leading to further delay.

When it finally opens, the hospital will bring together emergency and acute services at Sandwell General Hospital and City Hospital into a single facility. Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust will operate it.

The hospital includes more than 700 beds, 11 operating theatres, an emergency department, and 15 delivery rooms for maternity services.

Mark Bullock, chief executive officer of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business, said: “We remain steadfast in our commitment to successfully completing this landmark project. Over the coming months, we will continue to work closely and collaboratively with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and the new hospital programme team, to deliver this long-awaited healthcare facility; one that will provide significant benefits for the local community for many generations to come.”

Trust chairman, Sir David Nicholson, said: “Balfour Beatty and the Trust teams have together been determined to progress the building work over the past two years and it is excellent to see just how many of the departments and clinical areas are nearing completion, to a very high standard.”