Willmott Dixon Construction South has completed the new Chiswick Health Centre on Fisher’s Lane, after two years of construction, and it is now open to receive its first patients.
This purpose-built modern health facility is a joint £23 million project between NHS Property Services (owners of the site), North West London ICB, and Hounslow Council.
It will house three local GP practices (West4GPs, Chiswick Family Practice, and Chiswick Medical Practice), as well as act as the base for the Chiswick Primary Care Network.
The modern development will improve healthcare services for over 60,000 thousands of residents.
The centre will provide a broader range of GP services, including community and mental health services, and will also host a range of local activities and ventures to support local health and wellbeing over the coming months.
This purpose-built modern health facility is a joint £23 million project
Richard Poulter, Managing Director for Willmott Dixon Construction South, said: “This project exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality, community-focused infrastructure that makes a lasting difference. Health and housing are fundamental to people’s well-being, and that’s what makes this project so special.
"The Chiswick Health Centre represents the best of what we do—building with purpose, collaboration, and a long-term commitment to enhancing lives. We are incredibly proud to have delivered a facility that will have such a meaningful impact on the people of Hounslow for years to come.”
Additionally, 55 affordable homes have been built by Hounslow Council to support key healthcare staff, including nurses and physiotherapists.
NHSPS’ focus for the new building has been to ensure that the Health Centre is not only modern and fit for purpose, but also achieves the highest environmental and sustainable standards – aligning with Hounslow Council’s and the Mayor of London’s environmental commitments to use modern, low-pollutant-emitting technologies and solutions.
NHSPS’ focus for the new building has been to ensure that the Health Centre is not only modern and fit for purpose, but also achieves the highest environmental and sustainable standards
This was done by embracing a ‘fabric first’ approach with thermally efficient building fabric and low-carbon technologies such as LED lighting and solar photovoltaic arrays. The result of these efforts is a 77% carbon emissions reduction.
Plus, greater biodiversity will be achieved with landscaped courtyards, a fifth-floor garden terrace, and a public community green space.
Adrian Powell, Director of Investment & Development Management at NHS Property Services (NHSPS), said: “Chiswick Health Centre is a major project that has brought together many stakeholders. To see patients and NHS colleagues now being able to use this wonderful building is beyond exciting. This site is one more example of NHSPS’ commitment to bringing excellent patient care through modern buildings.”
Top image: Chiswick Health Centre