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£1.8m energy efficient makeover for Bradford hospital
Bradford Royal Infirmary's newborn unit is to undergo a £1.8 million energy-saving makeover.
Work on the Women’s and Newborn Unit at the hospital, part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is due to start in spring next year, with project plans set to help reduce heating costs.
Shane Embleton, programme manager at the trust said the 51-year-old building was in need of the revamp, with construction company Property Tectonics to undertake the work.
The refit will tackle heat loss, draughts, noise and leaks and will include new cladding to all faces of the five storey building, new better insulated windows and refurbishment of the roof.
Tim Dale, architect and director at Property Tectonics, said: “The Womens & Newborn Unit at the hospital is a very prominent building, and this is set to be a very exciting project that will not only provide it with a brand new image but also bring some considerable improvements in terms of energy efficiency.
“Obviously a building that welcomes mothers, babies and their families needs to be a comfortable and welcoming as possible and we’re delighted to be playing a part in the future of the unit.”
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