A state-of-the-art cancer care facility being constructed in Guildford has reached a significant milestone.
Representatives from developer, Prime; VINCI Building; operator, GenesisCare; Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; and Assura gathered to mark the topping out of the centre, celebrating a major step forward in advancing healthcare in the region.
Once opened, the centre will offer highly-advanced oncology treatments and patients with cancer will have access to the latest treatment options, including highly-targeted radiotherapy using a Magnetic Resonance Image Linear Accelerator (MR Linac), and Theranostics, an innovative and personalised treatment that combines diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy to seek and destroy advanced cancers without damaging healthy tissue.
In addition, GenesisCare and the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust will partner to offer some NHS patients access to technology not currently available on the NHS.
Not only does the build signify a beacon of hope and progress in our ongoing battle against cancer, but this project has also been a testament to the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team, committed to constructing a world-class facility that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients
Richard Powell, director of construction strategy at Prime, said: “We are thrilled to reach the topping-out phase of the new GenesisCare cancer centre.
“Not only does the build signify a beacon of hope and progress in our ongoing battle against cancer, but this project has also been a testament to the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team, committed to constructing a world-class facility that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.
“The collaborative approach with our construction delivery partner has ensured that the volatility we have recently seen in the construction market has been managed effectively to avoid disrupting the delivery of this much-needed facility.”
The new building is a prime example of what can be achieved when organisations work together to provide state-of-the-art medical facilities
Alastair Barlow, senior development manager at Assura, added: “This is a landmark development for us to be involved with and we are absolutely delighted to see it reach this vital milestone.
“The new building is a prime example of what can be achieved when organisations work together to provide state-of-the-art medical facilities.
“This project will be a major improvement to cancer care and treatment, both for NHS and private patients within the South East, and we are very excited to see the building continue to take shape.”
The cancer centre’s construction remains on schedule, and with the topping-out phase completed, the focus now shifts towards the interior construction, installation of advanced medical equipment, and final preparations for the grand opening scheduled for early next year.