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Scottish government approves outline business case for new Fort William hospital
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The Scottish government has approved the outline business case for a new £137m hospital in Fort William to replace the 60-year-old Belford Hospital. NHS Highland can now proceed with the full business case for the facility at Blar Mhor, following campaigns lasting over two decades.
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- The Scottish government approved the outline business case for the new Fort William hospital.
- The project involves a £137m replacement for the 60-year-old Belford Hospital, to be located at Blar Mhor near Caol.
- NHS Highland will now begin work on the full business case and further develop service delivery plans.
- Campaigners have spent over two decades pushing for a replacement hospital.
