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NHS Trust faces cost and timeline risks for new Consett hospital

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is preparing a site in Consett for a new hospital. The project has not yet received full business case approval. Steve Russell, chief executive of the Trust, stated that while the current timetable is 2029, he cannot guarantee this date due to unknowns. Land remediation is expected to take 12 months before construction can begin.

From thenorthernecho.co.uk

Why it matters

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The project has faced years of delays and continuing cost pressures. Steve Russell identified building inflation as the biggest risk for the scheme, which involves spending public money. The Trust remains optimistic but is subject to scrutiny by Durham County Council regarding the project's costs and timeline.

From thenorthernecho.co.uk

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  • ConsettSpeculative

    Local certainty might be affected by project delays and cost risks.

  • County DurhamSpeculative

    Regional planning might be impacted by project delays and cost risks.

  • Durham County CouncilSpeculative

    Public spending might be affected by cost pressures and delays.

  • governmentSpeculative

    Funding and credit might require review due to rising costs.

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