3. Board Report Refurbishment/Replacement of Theatres 1-4 ...

TO:FROM:Board of DirectorsDr Gillian Rankin, Acting Director of Acute ServicesDATE: 27/05/10SUBJECT:Business Case for Refurbishment/Replacement ofTheatres 1 – 4 Craigavon Area HospitalPURPOSE – This outline business case is for the replacement of the existingmain theatres 1 – 4 at Craigavon Area Hospital.SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS The main theatres at Craigavon Area Hospital have been in use since thehospital was built in the early 1970s and the accommodation is no longer fitfor purpose; The condition of the facilities has been identified as a major risk for theTrust; Four new theatres, recovery and associated support accommodation need tobe provided.RECOMMENDATIONS The Trust’s preferred option is to purchase 2 theatres which are currentlyon hire (for the Trauma and Orthopaedic service); construct a third theatre;and provide the fourth theatre, recovery ward, staff changing and othersupport accommodation by refurbishing within the existing theatre block. The estimated capital cost of this project is £10,263,940Board Report, Outline Business Case for the Replacement of Theatres 1 – 4, CAH 2