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Aintree Hospital tower block gets a facelift

BAM completes £15m renovation of city landmark

The new entrance and tower block revamp will futureproof the hospital for the next 30 years
The new entrance and tower block revamp will futureproof the hospital for the next 30 years

Work has been completed on the £15m renovation of Aintree University Hospital’s main entrance and landmark tower block.

Delivered by BAM, the work has given the hospital a modern, efficient and contemporary feel with improved access and is part of a £22.5m investment to refurbish the tower and provide improvements to the emergency department. 

And it continues a partnership which began 10 years ago when BAM began work on the £35m urgent care and trauma centre at the site. 

In the latest project BAM’s North West team replaced windows and cladding, improved insulation, and added solar reflection and natural ventilation, which will help to manage inside temperatures all year round, improving overall comfort within the wards.

The development is great news for our patients and staff and is also a vote of confidence in the hospital and the vital role it plays for the region’s NHS services

The 125ft-tall tower block, which houses 480 beds, reached its 50th anniversary in 2021 and is a key city landmark for Aintree, with its 10 floors being visible for miles around. 

In addition to housing most of the hospital’s inpatient wards, the tower block is also home to a dialysis unit, discharge lounge, offices, and conference rooms. 

Steve Warburton, chief executive of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Aintree University Hospital, said: “This is the biggest-ever single investment in Aintree’s tower block and will extend its lifespan by up to 30 years. 

“The development is great news for our patients and staff and is also a vote of confidence in the hospital and the vital role it plays for the region’s NHS services.”

Paul Fitzpatrick, director of estates and facilities for the trust, added: “The renovation works will make patients more comfortable, while also protecting the building from the weather. 

“Patients and staff will really notice the benefits - cold winters will feel warmer, while hot summers will feel cooler.”

The facility was designed by Day Architectural.

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