What’s the progress on the HSE's projects in Waterford?
An HSE spokesperson said that there are “various projects” in Waterford that are currently being progressed.
The HSE has released an update on the latest progress on the new construction projects at University Hospital Waterford.
The update comes following a meeting of the South East sub-committee of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum South that discussed the different capital works projects ongoing at the Waterford hospital.
“What we have outlined for members of the Forum represents a comprehensive range of services in which the HSE is investing, to the benefit of those we serve and of my colleagues in the various disciplines and support services in question,” said Sinéad Reynolds, of the HSE’s Estates Department.
Ms Reynolds said that there are “various projects” in Waterford that are being progressed with updates on the “design, confirmation of accommodation schedules, availability or suitability of a site, tender for construction, funding approval and other consultations and considerations.” According to the HSE, the updates on Waterford-based projects are:
Phase 1 of the Surgical Hub construction project at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) is under way, with phases 2, 3 and 4 due for completion by the middle of 2026.
A design team has been appointed for the construction of a new 96-bed inpatient block at UHW. The project will include a linking corridor to the existing hospital buildings.
Work is ongoing on an extension building at UHW for additional laboratory facilities.
Work will be completed shortly on a new HSE Audiology, Orthodontic an Ophthalmology Integrated Healthcare Hub Centre in Waterford. The Hub will facilitate outpatient appointments across all three Consultant led disciplines, which to date took place in University Hospital Waterford.
Phased works, inclusive of roof replacements and internal renovation, are planned (subject to securing of capital funding) for the main building at St. Otteran’s Hospital in Waterford. When completed, it will allow for significant space to become available for accommodation of various HSE acute hospital and community healthcare related clinical care, treatment, therapy and other support services.
Plans are being progressed for the development of a new Primary Care Centre in Lismore, Co. Waterford.
Dungarvan Community Hospital refurbishments Refurbishments have been carried out at Dungarvan Community Hospital for the accommodation of Community Health Network teams, with a further phase due for completion later this year.
Construction was completed in Dungarvan late last year on the “Seabreeze” residential care centre for those with enduring mental health conditions. It is a state-of-the-art 12-bed single-storey facility on Youghal Rd. Seabreeze replaces accommodation previously located at Springmount House on the Dungarvan Community Hospital complex, which became operational in November.
Following the project’s inclusion in the HSE Capital Plan, a design brief is being prepared regarding the development of a new Residential Care Centre onsite to replace the existing Dungarvan Community Hospital.
