There has been a big step forward in delivering a comprehensive cardiac service at University Hospital Waterford (UHW).
A construction contractor has been appointed to build the second Catheterisation Laboratory.
Tom O’Brien Construction will be on site in the first week of May to begin the project. The Waterford based contractor has a significant track record in delivering healthcare projects across the regions, according to Waterford Minister of State Mary Butler who today welcomed the development:
“The appointment of this contractor, alongside the awarding of a contract for an equipment supplier this week, are both huge steps forward in the delivery of the second Cath Lab at UHW and is very positive news for Waterford and the South East.
“I am delighted to be in a position to confirm that we have reached another milestone in this long-fought battle a second Cath Lab at UHW with the conclusion of the tender process and subsequent appointment of these contractors.
“Mr. Gerry O'Dwyer, Group CEO, South / South West Hospital Group recently received confirmation from HSE Estates that the equipment for the 2nd Cath Lab will be the same equipment recently installed in the newly upgraded existing Cath Lab and will have full interventional capabilities.”
The project is expected to take 12 months to deliver.
