21st October 2024
A project led by the Southern Trust’s Estates Team has won a major construction award.
The Atrium Infill Scheme in Portadown Health Centre was successful in the Health Project of the Year Category at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Awards in Belfast.
Our Principal Contractor William Rodgers Construction, based in Annalong, was the winning company.
Head of Estates Services Andrew Cunningham with the award.
The scheme works included a creative and imaginative design solution within the main atrium space providing additional space for general medical services and the expansion of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) in the facility.
Andrew Cunningham, Head of Estates Services said:
“Winning Best Healthcare Project at the CEF Awards is testament to our Estates Team’s commitment to excellence and innovation in our healthcare facilities across the Trust.
“We are proud to create spaces that support the health and wellbeing of the local community.”
Mark Bloomer, Assistant Director of Estates Services added:
“The development of Portadown Health Centre recognises the importance of our premises in delivering the quality and range of services needed to support the Trust’s and the Department of Health’s model of person-centred care.
“This makes our primary care services more accessible, responsive and supportive of the needs of our population, reducing hospital admissions and improving service user experience.”