Contractor is Selected for New Hospital

PLANS for a new community hospital have taken a significant step forward after a contractor was selected to complete the project.

The GBP 18 million Midlothian Community Hospital near Bonnyrigg will be constructed by Robertson Capital Projects and is expected to be up and running by 2010.

Once planning permission is secured, building work will begin.

The facility will provide 88 beds for elderly patients with both mental health and physical problems.

NHS Lothian’s Dr Charles Winstanley said: “This is a significant investment for the local community, not just for older people but people of all ages in Midlothian.

“This new hospital is another example of our commitment to deliver services more locally. It will also deliver a range of services not currently available in Midlothian.”

Eddie Egan, chair of the Midlothian Community Health Partnership, added: “This is excellent news that I know the people of Midlothian will welcome.”

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