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Fresh delay announced for troubled Aberdeen cancer centre and hospital project
Overview
The opening of the Anchor Cancer Centre in Aberdeen has been delayed once again, moving from a planned July date to December, and now postponed until May next year. The project, which is tied to the Baird Family Hospital facility, has seen its estimated costs escalate from up to £134m to £438.6m. Construction at the Foresterhill campus has faced numerous issues, including design problems, water safety concerns, and mould remediation work after construction materials got wet.
Key points
- The Anchor Cancer Centre opening has been delayed from July to December, and is now pushed back to May next year.
- The Baird Family Hospital's planned opening remains scheduled for September next year, though risks of further delays remain.
- Project costs have risen significantly from an initial estimate of up to £134m to £438.6m.
- Construction at the Foresterhill campus has been plagued by problems with design, water systems, ventilation, and mould issues requiring wall panels and insulation to be ripped out.