A Second Dialysis Unit for Swansea Bay Health Board!

Following the successful completion of the Bridgend Renal Unit, in Brackla, Bridgend, last year, Sandycroft were delighted to aide with the development of another essential service for the South Wales dialysis community.

Involved from the very outset, Sandycroft engaged with many consultants including our regular architectural team to provide a thorough & robust planning application to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. However, due to perceived environmental factors and the fierce protection of jobs for an area devastated by the loss of heavy industry, the application took a total of 9 months before the go-ahead was received to start on site.

Finally, at the beginning of June 25’ we got to break ground, partly demolishing the old derelict factory, and have now started on the major task of redeveloping the old, tired site into a state of the art, modern, kidney treatment centre. With the removal of the old asbestos skin, the reduced, repaired and adapted steel portal frame is being wrapped in a new fully insulated set of roof panels and wall cladding.  As these works progress, we are also providing a storm water solution via shallow ground attenuation units, to help reduce the impact of ever-increasing rain fall on the local combined sewer system. This will lead on to a huge car park and ambulance drop off facility and most importantly some revived green space, rain gardens and a small staff amenity area.

This project has now been up and running for just 4 months, and in the photos below you can see the huge difference we have already made to this old industrial site. Keep an eye on our socials and website for more updates on this exciting development.

 Pictures of the old factory site and works to date.