6 August 2025

Work on a multi-million pound four-storey expansion of healthcare facilities at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is on track to complete in 2028, as the one-year anniversary of construction approaches.

 The landscape at RSH has been transformed since building work began in July 2024, following the closure of the main Outpatient entrance.

Half of the structure has been completed, including the southwest corner and the area that connects to the existing hospital. The whole structure is due to be finished by the end of 2026, with the building becoming weathertight soon after.

Once open the 27,000 square metre expansion will include a new acute medical floor and an improved front entrance on the ground floor. The other floors will be home to Women and Children’s services and purpose-built critical care services.

Providing faster access to the right care and clinicians, all the specialist teams that support the Emergency Department (ED) will be based at RSH from 2028. This will mean quicker decisions about patient care and a reduction in time patients stay in hospital.

Jo Williams, Chief Executive at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), said: “This multi-million pound investment as part of our Hospitals Transformation Programme is a once in a generation investment to improve care for everyone through modern, purpose-built facilities and ensure more people get the care they need at the right time.

“We are making fantastic progress as we get closer to the 2028 opening. We will continue to engage and work closely with our local communities, patients and colleagues every step of this journey to improve the experience for all our communities.”

To mark the anniversary, SaTH is inviting the public and staff to help shape the identity of its new building by voting on its naming conventions, associated signage and wayfinding themes. You can help inform the decision by choosing your preferred options through the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2507CT01

In addition to delivering high-quality construction, the programme – led by VINCI Building as part of the Integrated Health Projects (IHP) joint venture – is committed to leaving a lasting legacy in the local area, with social value at its heart.

As part of this commitment, IHP is working closely with the community to provide:

  • 400 weeks of training and upskilling for site operatives
  • 145 weeks of work placements and hands-on experience
  • 2,202 apprentice weeks, with apprentices contributing across a variety of roles on the project

Tony Grindrod, VINCI Building’s Regional Director for HTP construction partner IHP, said: “Marking one year since the start of this transformative project is a proud milestone for everyone involved. This isn’t just about bricks and mortar – it’s about delivering a state-of-the-art scheme that will enhance care, support hospital staff, and serve the community for generations to come.

“Through our commitment to social value, we’re not only building better facilities, but also creating opportunities, strengthening local ties, and leaving a legacy we can all be proud of.”