According to the HSE, the first phase of the project is earmarked for Q1 2025.
The first phase of the construction of the 92-bed replacement Community Nursing Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital Athy is expected to begin early next year.
According to the HSE, the first phase of the project is earmarked for Q1 2025.
The initial phase aims to deliver forty-eight beds, with subsequent phases to follow.
Currently, detailed design work is underway for the proposed nursing unit.
Efforts are focused on finalising tender packages to be presented to the market for contractor selection.
Subject to receiving necessary approvals, construction activities for the project are anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2025.
Sinn Fein representative in Athy, Thomas Redmond, welcomed the latest update.

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