Willmott Dixon lands more work in Dorset with £7.8m hospital expansion

Willmott Dixon is increasing its presence at Dorset Country Hospital with a £7.8m contract to remodel and expand the emergency department.Procured using the SCAPE framework, the new emergency department at the Dorchester hospital site will allow Dorset Country Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to accommodate a rise in patient numbers. The work involves two new extensions; one to create a new entrance and the other to expand the emergency department wards into the existing courtyard area. Sustainability will be at the heart of the project, with the building being designed to the BREEAM ‘Very Good’ specification.It’s the second scheme for Willmott Dixon at the hospital’s Dorchester site. Earlier this year, it was contracted by health and care property developer Prime to build a seven storey, 654 space car park for patients, visitors and staff spanning seven floors.