Council leader welcomes North Manchester General Hospital rebuild
The health secretary has confirmed work could begin in as little as two years time
The leader of Manchester City Council has welcomed confirmation North Manchester General Hospital will be rebuilt as part of a Government programme.
It comes after health secretary Wes Streeting announced construction of the new hospitals would proceed in four "waves", with the final part not beginning until between 2035 and 2039.
The first wave is already under construction, and set to be completed in the next three years.
The plan includes rebuilding the seven hospitals affected by re-inforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), with construction work beginning between 2027 and 2029.
Bev Craig, the leader of Manchester City Council, has released a joint statement with the Trust Chief Executive for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Mark Clubbon.
They said: "“North Manchester residents face some of the biggest health challenges in the country and now they will get the world-class hospital which they deserve.
"However, this scheme is bigger than just a hospital, it is an exciting plan for how we develop civic-led healthcare regeneration.
“The green light today is a massive boost for the North Manchester Strategy, the largest urban redevelopment programme in the North of England.
"Working together with our communities, we will ensure that the new North Manchester General Hospital does not just provide excellent healthcare but also improves the health and quality of life for the communities which it serves."