Ventilation and water problems delay Aberdeen hospital plans

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The Baird Family Hospital and Anchor cancer centre in Aberdeen could now cost more than £260m.

Problems with ventilation and water systems are among issues contributing to more delays at two new Aberdeen hospital buildings.

NHS Grampian recently said the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor cancer centre - both originally due to open in 2020 - would be further delayed.The overall cost is now £261m - up £16m on the most recent estimate.More from NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland - BBC NewsThe expected openings are now this October for the Anchor centre and September next year for the Baird.The Anchor Centre will providing services for haematology and oncology patients.

The Baird Family Hospital will provide maternity and breast screening services, as well as a neonatal unit and operating theatre.

 

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