The new Dyson Cancer Centre being built at the Royal United Hospital in Bath remains on track to be completed later this year, it has been announced.
A CGI image of the new Dyson Cancer Centre | Image © IBI Group Architects
The new centre, being constructed at the RUH’s Combe Park site, is set to welcome patients in autumn 2023.
A behind-the-scenes video has been released showing the ongoing work behind the hoardings to finish the interior of the structure. You can watch it here.
With over 900 people working on the building site during the year and many more joining in the coming months, construction partner Kier is working with the RUH to ensure that the complex project continues as scheduled.
Libby Walters, RUH Deputy Chief Executive and senior responsible officer for the project, said: “It’s very exciting to kick off 2023 knowing that this is the year the Dyson Cancer Centre will welcome patients and their loved ones.
“We’ve spoken a lot about the special design and construction of the centre, and the wonderful art and interior design, but of course it’s our staff who will make the biggest difference.
“The new building will support them to deliver the very best care, in the best environment.
“This incredible structure will house our oncology, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and research teams, our William Budd inpatient team and our nuclear medicine and physics teams as well as a team to support the dedicated on-site pharmacy.
“We’re looking forward to bringing everyone under one roof and making the most of new ways of working.”
The next project milestone will take place this summer, when the finished building is handed over to the RUH, ready for fitting out.
With much of the scaffolding around the Dyson Cancer Centre now removed, the three-storey glass atrium that will provide the main entrance to the building is now clearly visible.
This area will also house the Macmillan Wellbeing Hub, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support. The hub will provide a non-clinical, calming space where patients, families and carers can receive practical and emotional support.
The Dyson Cancer Centre is funded in part by a £4m donation from The James Dyson Foundation to create a cancer services hub for half a million people in the South West of England.
A further £1m was donated by the Medlock Charitable Trust and millions were also raised by RUHX, the official charity of the Trust.
The remainder of the funding for the Dyson Cancer Centre has been provided by the government.
