Project: Vale Centre for Health & Care, Alexandria
Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
PSCP: Laing O’Rourke
PSC Project Manager: Turner & Townsend
PSC Cost Advisor: Gardiner & Theobald
Value: £21m
Delivery Model: Frameworks Scotland
Completion Date: July 2013
Delivered under Frameworks Scotland, the Vale Centre for Health & Care is a project that brought together the local GP and Dental practices into one modern facility. It houses three general practice surgeries, two dental surgeries and other consultation rooms for child care and mental health. The building was constructed on an existing flood plain which involved significant external works to be carried out to allow for any future potential flooding by creating swales surrounding the building.
The works also involved the reconfiguration of the main junction to the Vale of Leven hospital, ambulance centre and main road into Alexandria town centre. The design of the new building was carried out via the user engagement process and was completed prior to works starting on site. The end-user sessions were enhanced by the provision of full scale mock-ups.
The two storey building consisted of a main atrium area which had 6 fingers housing the various practices and a Facilities Management wing. The construction was of steel frame construction, with external finishes including render, timber cladding, curtain walling and zinc cladding. The roof was a mixture of single ply roofing and standing seam roofing. The project was delivered safely, on programme, on budget and to high quality standards. A major key to success was the proactive and engaged client team who understood the importance of early-decision making and the need to really work with the delivery team. This project was successful in winning the Health Facilities Scotland Design Award in 2013.
