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New Dumfries hospital project surpasses job target
A construction project to build a new Dumfries hospital in Scotland has exceeded its initial job creation estimate, creating 55 more positions than initially hoped.
During a visit to the multi-million pound project’s site, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praised the ‘meaningful community benefit’ the site is set to delver.
The scheme, due to reach completion this year, has resulted in 215 new jobs in Dumfries and Galloway.
Commenting on the news, Sturgeon said: “With a full year's work ahead of us until the hospital is complete, we fully intend to make the most of the opportunities this presents to the community, as well as to individuals seeking training or work opportunities.
"This new facility will deliver high-quality health services to patients from the Dumfries and Galloway region, and we are investing in the latest technologies to ensure efficient and effective diagnostics and treatment for every patient."
Meanwhile, Jeff Ace, NHS Dumfries and Galloway chief executive, also welcomed the finding: “This is a very exciting time for all involved in the new hospital project as we move closer to seeing our vision for a fantastic new facility for our patients and staff become a reality.
"The new hospital project has delivered all anticipated community benefits in terms of new jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities and we will continue to maximise these gains over the coming year.”
Ace added: “By the time the new hospital is handed over in September 2017 many local people will have made a significant contribution to the construction programme remaining on schedule, and will have gained valuable experience working on an exciting new build project."
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