Construction of a new £21 million development which will expand endoscopy services at Poole Hospital is due to start in November.
A state-of-the-art centre is to be built on the current Parkview House site with six procedure rooms and the potential for future expansion as a training centre.
The latest off-site modular technology will be used to minimise disruption to hospital operations during the build.
Demolition is scheduled to begin in November with the project expected to be completed by autumn 2025.
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) says the centre marks a significant milestone in Poole Hospital’s development as a major planned care hospital for the region.
Dr. Suranga Dharmasiri, UHD consultant gastroenterologist and the Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS) lead for endoscopy, said: “As we enter the construction phase, we’re excited to see our vision come to life.
“The new centre will enable us to treat more patients, reduce waiting times, enhance patient experiences, and train the next generation of endoscopy professionals in Dorset.”
The development is a cornerstone of Dorset ICS’s long-term vision for the Community Diagnostic Centres programme, following a ‘hub and spoke’ model to improve elective diagnostics.
Premier Modular and P+HS Architects are key partners in the project.
A comprehensive public consultation process, including input from local residents and special interest groups, helped shape the building’s layout and design.