Morgan Sindall has celebrated the completion of the structural steel framework of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre.
The milestone was marked with a steel signing ceremony at Harrogate District Hospital site, attended by key hospital staff, NHS representatives, and construction partners.
The new two-storey facility will house two operating theatres, two procedure rooms, a dedicated day case ward, and a cutting-edge imaging department.
Imaging services will include two MRI scanners, two CT scanners, three x-ray rooms, seven ultrasound units, DEXA scanning, and fluoroscopy for real-time internal imaging.
Morgan Sindall has celebrated the completion of the structural steel framework of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre
Ben Hall, Yorkshire Area Director at Morgan Sindall, said: “We are proud to be working in partnership with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust to bring this state-of-the-art centre to life.
“This event was a great opportunity to celebrate the teamwork and commitment from everyone involved – from our local supply chain and apprentices to the Trust and project partners – that has got us to this point in the construction process.
Hall also highlighted the importance of social value during the build. “e’re pleased to be already delivering strong outcomes that are benefiting the local community,” he said.
Hall added that the project is now moving into the next phase of construction with an aim to be completed by Autumn 2026.
The centre is part of a wider £50m capital investment funded by HDFT and NHS England.
This funding also supports the removal of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from parts of the hospital estate.
The new two-storey facility will house two operating theatres
HDFT recently received an additional £14 million in RAAC funding, half of which is allocated to the surgical and imaging development, with the remainder supporting RAAC removal in non-clinical areas such as estates and facilities.
Attendees at the ceremony were shown a virtual walk-through of the new building before signing the steel structure to commemorate the progress made.
Sarah Armstrong, Chair of HDFT, said: “It has been wonderful to take part in the steel signing, which recognises the progress that has been made in such a short period of time – it was only in February that the ground was broken.
“Having the opportunity to see computer simulations of how the building will look was fantastic as it really brings the project to life.
“The new facility will allow us to carry out more operations and more scans, which will help us to reduce waiting times. I cannot wait until the centre opens next year to see the positive impact and the benefits it will bring for our patients.
“This is one of the biggest investments our Trust has ever made, and it is key to ensuring that we can deliver the highest quality healthcare that our community expects in the future.
“This is a real team effort, and I would like to thank everyone who has helped get us to this point today.”
The centre is part of a wider £50m capital investment funded by HDFT and NHS England
With the steel frame in place, the project now moves into the next phase of construction, including floor laying, roof installation, and external cladding.
Internal fit-out is scheduled for early 2026, with completion and operational readiness expected by autumn of that year.
Sustainability is a core component of the development, which has achieved a BREEAM New Construction V6 design-stage rating of ‘Very Good’, placing it within the top 25% of UK non-domestic new builds.
To date, 88% of construction waste has been diverted from landfills, with most material recovered for reuse or energy generation.
Local employment has also been prioritised, with 57% of project activity delivered by local labour.
Apprentices and T-Level students have also been supported through on-site placements as part of the project's commitment to community engagement and skills development.