New building ‘topping out’ watched by Mayor.
Milton Keynes University Hospital marked the next stage of construction of its new Oak Wards with a ‘topping out’ ceremony this week.
The event was attended by Milton Keynes Mayor Cllr Marie Bradburn, city council chief executive Michael Bracey and staff members, alongside contractor partners Morgan Sindall.
‘Topping out’ is the building industry term for marking the completion of the positioning of a building’s highest beam.
Oak Wards is a new block which will feature two 24-bed wards across two floors, providing a significant increase in capacity for medical patients. The construction is expected to be completed in January next year.
The new block reflects MKUH’s determination to support the health needs of the growing city.
“Milton Keynes is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and we are committed to providing the best experience for more and more patients,” said Joe Harrison CBE, MKUH Chief Executive.
“As our community grows, we recognise that it is also ageing. In response to this, I am delighted to reveal that Oak Wards will become our specialist frailty care unit, providing a vital response to the specific needs of our older residents.”
