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The Consell has approved an additional €8 million for the expansion of the Vega Baja Hospital in Orihuela to comply with new building regulations.
The original €62 million project, which began in March 2023, must be adapted to meet the new structural standards for concrete and steel, following the introduction of a revised Structural Code.
The hospital, serving a population of 180,000, is being expanded by 14,696 square meters, bringing the total area to over 50,000 square meters, a 40% increase. This expansion will include new outpatient services across various specialties, as well as 42 additional beds and new operating theatres.
Construction is progressing smoothly, and patient care is unaffected. The project, initially proposed in 2018, was delayed due to external factors like the 2019 flood and health crises, which required redesigns for better flood prevention and future health emergencies.
The hospital’s urgent care service has been under pressure, with reports of overcrowding and a shortage of medical specialists.
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