Construction work has officially started on a new health facility in Weybridge, marking a key milestone in efforts to redevelop the former hospital site and expand local primary and community care services.
Funded jointly by the Department of Health & Social Care, NHS Property Services and NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, the £20m project began with ground-works and a formal ‘spade-in-the-ground’ event attended by partners and stakeholders this week.
The contractor leading the construction of the new health facility in Weybridge is Willmott Dixon, which was awarded a £16.5m contract to carry out the enabling works and main build on behalf of NHS Property Services.
“We are committed to delivering a sustainable, high-performing building that the people of Weybridge can be proud of. We look forward to completing the new facility in 2027,” said Richard Poulter, Managing Director for the South at Willmott Dixon.
Enabling work, including perimeter fencing, site offices and preparatory demolition, is already underway as the project moves toward full construction in early 2026.
According to the builder’s project listing, Willmott Dixon’s health sector team was selected via the ProCure23 national framework.
The facility is being delivered in partnership with a range of specialist consultants and designers, including the architects Murphy Philipps, Van Zyl & de Villiers who will supply M&E services, principal designer Scott Wilkins and Hookins, project manager GB Partnerships, and quantity surveyor Aecom.
Once complete, the two-storey building will provide a modern, integrated health hub designed to meet local needs.
It will become the new home for The Phoenix Family Practice and will include a range of services such as maternity care, same-day urgent care, diagnostic support and health and wellbeing services.
A flexible first-floor space will allow the NHS to adapt services over time in response to changing demand.
The development forms part of broader plans to strengthen neighbourhood-based healthcare and improve access by bringing multiple services together under one roof.
Construction is expected to continue through 2026, with the facility due to open in 2027.