Architect wanted to design £740m replacement for problem concrete hospital

By Tom Lowe2024-01-24T07:00:00

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Leighton Hospital in Cheshire found to contain reinforced auoclaved aerated concrete in 80% of its buildings

AN NHS trust has launched a competition to design a new £341m hospital to replace existing facilities which are riddled with structurally unsound concrete.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a lead architect to draw up plans for the replacement of Leighton Hospital Campus, which is affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) through 80% of its buildings.

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