The Welsh Government is investing over £27m in Princess of Wales Hospital to repair the roof and re-open wards after urgent investigations revealed the roof needed to be replaced.
Services, theatres, and wards at the Bridgend hospital were relocated elsewhere in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in October when the 40-year-old roof failed.
The Welsh Government funding will replace around 10,000 sqm of the roof - equivalent to re-roofing 166 terraced houses.
The Welsh Government is investing £28m in Princess of Wales Hospital to repair the roof and re-open wards
Repairs are underway, allowing essential services to return to the hospital, starting with maternity and neonatal care.
Electrical upgrades and fire safety measures are also being carried out at the same time to minimise disruption to patients and staff working at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
The roof replacement works and upgrades are expected to be completed by the summer.
The Welsh Government funding will replace around 10,000 sqm of the roof - equivalent to re-roofing 166 terraced houses
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, said: “We are providing £27.9 million to replace the damaged roof at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
“This urgent funding will help re-open wards and bring back other vital services to Bridgend and ensure the safety of thousands of people who attend the hospital every day.
Work is progressing well on site, and I want to say thank you to the health board, patients, staff, and everyone involved in this huge project for their patience and understanding.”