A CONSTRUCTION firm has secured the enabling works at the new £15.8m orthopaedic hub at Llandudno General Hospital, with the company already progressing with stage one of the project.

Since March, Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction has been on site to build two new orthopaedic theatres and extend the radiology unit, as well as carry out the refurbishment of the existing Aberconwy Ward and x-ray department.

The latest contract, which was awarded by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), will see its team also deliver upgrades to the car park and hospital infrastructure in addition to constructing an energy centre to power the hospital.

Scheduled to be completed in 2025, it marks another healthcare development being delivered by Wynne Construction on behalf of BCUHB, with past projects including wards 6 and 10 at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and a twin theatre suite at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Site managers Nick Williams and Dafydd Williams are overseeing the works.

Mr Williams said: “Work has already started on phase one, so to secure the enabling works as well is fantastic.

“It’s a complex project, most notably because it’s a live hospital environment, and we have to be extra vigilant with workers, patients, and the general public moving freely in close proximity to our site works.

The new orthopaedic unit, which the Welsh Government is supporting with funding of up to £29.4million, will enable a vacant ward at the hospital to be refurbished to create 19 extra bed spaces and two new theatres.