Kier appointed as supply chain partner for new North Denbighshire Community Hospital.

A supply chain partner has been appointed for the new North Denbighshire Community Hospital project in Rhyl.

Kier has been appointed to manage all aspects of the construction and planning of the £40m development.

The project will introduce a range of new services for residents in Rhyl and the surrounding area. The new hospital, which will be built next to the existing Rhyl Alexandra Hospital, includes inpatient beds, services for treating minor injuries and ailments and a community well-being hub and café.

The project also includes a refurbishment of the existing Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Work is now under way to complete the full business case for the project, which includes developing detailed specifications of rooms, and working through planning permission for the project.

The Health Board intends to submit a completed Full Business Case to Welsh Government in September 2020, with the intention to begin construction work in early 2021.