Construction complete on new Ysbyty Cwm Cynon hospital


Work has completed on the new £70 million ($113.55 million) Ysbyty Cwm Cynon hospital in the Cynon Valley, South Wales, UK.


The project, commissioned by Cwm Taf Local Health Board, has been designed by HLM with Vinci Construction serving as the contractor. The facility substitutes the old Mountain Ash and Aberdare hospitals and is located on a nearly 6.5 hectare area. It spans 18,500 square metres covering two levels. The hospital houses 128 rehabilitation and intermediate care beds, a spacious supporting therapies unit, and offers children's services. Among its other features include outpatient clinics, a mental health wing for community out-patient and elderly in-patient care, and community dental services.

The new facility sports a stepped configuration of low-rise green roofs and pitched roofs. It is orientated to allow views of the encompassing valleys. The design of its landscape promotes biodiversity.

In addition, the property imbibes several green features. It consists of naturally ventilated wards which maximise natural light penetration. The thermal mass of the building offers passive climate control. The facility also incorporates a biomass hot water system which helps cuts down the rate of its carbon emissions.








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