Demolition of former hospital building complete

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said building work is set to begin later this year

Construction is set to begin at a former hospital after demolition work was completed.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the old Victoria Hospital site in Mansfield will become a new community diagnostic centre (CDC).

Construction is set to begin later this year, with an opening day earmarked for spring 2025.

The trust said the new centre will allow patients "to access the tests and investigations they need in a single visit", as well as create hundreds of jobs.

Rubble from the demolition will be crushed to form the levels for the rebuilding, which the trust said will save 1,500 tonnes of imported material and meet its "commitment to sustainability".

James Thomas, the trust's clinical lead for the project, said: "Our new CDC site is designed with the future in mind, incorporating advanced technologies and sustainable practices.

"These initiatives will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also ensure a high standard of care for our patients."

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