Wynne Construction has been on site since March to build two new £15.8m orthopaedic theatres and extend the radiology unit at Llandudno Hospital.
The project also includes refurbishment of the existing Aberconwy Ward and X-ray department.
The contract was awarded by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), which is also planning upgrades to the car park and hospital infrastructure in addition to constructing an energy centre to power the hospital.
Wynne Construction has secured the enabling works at the new £15.8m orthopaedic hub at Llandudno Hospital
The new orthopaedic unit, which the Welsh Government is supporting with funding of up to £29.4m, will enable a vacant ward at the hospital to be refurbished to create 19 extra bed spaces and two new theatres.
Further, the Wales-based construction company has secured the enabling works and is already progressing with stage one of the project.
Scheduled to be completed in 2025, this project marks another healthcare development being delivered by Wynne Construction on behalf of BCUHB, with past projects including wards 6 and 10 at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and a twin theatre suite at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
The project also includes refurbishment of the existing Aberconwy Ward and x-ray department
Site managers Nick Williams and Dafydd Williams are overseeing the works. Dafydd said: “Work has already started on phase one, so to secure the enabling works as well is fantastic."
"It’s a complex project, most notably because it’s a live hospital environment, and we have to be extra vigilant with workers, patients, and the general public moving freely in close proximity to our site works," Dafydd added.
It’s a ‘full-circle moment’ for Dafydd, who joined the family firm earlier this year and ten years after completing a work experience placement with Wynne Construction during the new build of Ysgol Hafod Lon in Penrhyndeudraeth for Gwynedd Council.
The new orthopaedic unit, which the Welsh Government is supporting with funding of up to £29.4m
Dafydd added: "I spent time on the Ysgol Hafod Lon development while at university, and it played a vital role in me securing a year-long placement followed by employment after graduating."
"It was my first hands-on experience on a live building site, and I was supervised by Andy Lea, who is now my project manager on the Llandudno Hospital scheme, so it really is a full-circle moment," Dafydd continued.
"Working with our social value team, I hope I can support similar work experience placements for this scheme, here in Llandudno and in partnership with our subcontractors on the project,” Dafydd concluded.
Top image: Dafydd Williams and Nick Williams Image credit: Wynne Construction
