Disruption warning over building works

The units will be transported by road

Residents on the Isles of Scilly have been warned of potential disruption as part of the health facility building works.

In a post on Facebook, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust said work would be starting to move 29 modular units for the new Isles of Scilly Integrated Health and Social Care Facility.

The trust said the units, stored at Porthloo boatyard on St Mary’s, would be transported by road to Circus Field next to St Mary’s Community Hospital.

It said the move was expected to take about six days.

It comes after a 120 tonne crane was transported to the island, which would be used to crane the units into Circus Field.

The trust said there may be some disruption to roads, adding each drop-off on Old Town Road was expected to last about 10 to 15 minutes.

It warned of potential activity on Sunday due to "time constraints".

"We would like to thank you for your patience and hope you will continue to work with us to support this major investment in health and social care on the Isles of Scilly," it said.

"Once complete, we are confident the facility will bring significant benefits to residents and visitors."