Proposed Timeline and Next Steps

We have now appointed Integrated Health Projects (IHP) as our construction partner to deliver the Rockingham Wing Extension project and the below estimated timeline has been produced.

We need to remove the Leylandii hedge and trees to the rear of Rockingham Wing outside of bird nesting season - this is a legal requirement. These trees must be removed because we know the earthworks planned are likely to severely damage the roots.

Once the trees have been removed we can assess the need for fencing with our neighbours and, in advance of construction works, will ensure that screening is provided.

After the building work is completed final landscaping will be undertaken and replacement trees planted.

Timeline

Quarter 1 — January to March 2026

Site set up / temporary screen / diversions

Remove leylandii

Haul roads and bulk excavation

Quarter 2 — April to June 2026

New fence

Main construction commences

Quarter 3 — July to September 2027

Landscaping

Quarter 4 — October to December 2027

Construction completion

Keeping you informed

We will work with our construction partner Integrated Health Projects to ensure that our neighbours are kept well informed of developments, including informing you when any planning applications for these works are being made.

We will establish an information page on the Trust website and share access details once this has been set up.

Please notify members of the project team of your preferred method of contact.