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Plans for a new hospital in Fort William progress to next stage

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This is a generated image of what the new hospital building would look like. In the foreground there is a car park that has been laid out with a few trees. The building itself is long and three storeys high. The colour is a little like sandstone, which is a common building material in the HIghlands. Mountains can be seen in the background.

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Scottish government approves outline business case for new Fort William hospital

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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