GRAHAM-BAM Healthcare Partnership (GBHP) have completed works on Phase B1 of the Belfast Maternity Unit at Royal Victoria Hospital for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

This achievement marks a significant advancement in healthcare infrastructure, promising to improve the birthing experience for over 5,000 women annually who rely on the Royal Jubilee Maternity Service.

The completion of this facility, worth around £85 million, marks a dedicated effort to transform maternity care in Belfast. Delivered by the GBHP, this initiative represents a joint effort to address the changing requirements of pregnant women and their families.

Peter Reavey, Director at GBHP, said: "This new Maternity Hospital represents the future of maternity care for Belfast. We are proud to deliver a facility that not only meets the highest standards of safety and comfort, but also fosters an environment of support and empowerment for mothers and their newborns."

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Built next to the existing Maternity Hospital, the new five-storey unit has modern amenities and innovative design features aimed at providing a welcoming and uplifting environment. With en-suite rooms equipped with birthing pools, delivery suites, obstetric theatres and a neonatal intensive care unit. These facilities are all located on one floor for seamless accessibility and providing comprehensive care for mothers and babies, from routine deliveries to those requiring specialised care.

Construction took place within a busy acute hospital environment surrounded by existing live hospital buildings. However, through close collaboration with the Trust's management and stakeholders, GBHP implemented rigorous logistical coordination and infection prevention measures to minimise disruptions and ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Maureen Edwards, Belfast Trust Director of Finance, Estates & Capital Development, said: "Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is delighted that the handover of the new maternity hospital from contractors, GRAHAM-BAM, has taken place. This is a significant step in delivering a new modern facility which will provide a high standard of care for our mothers and their new babies. Our sincere thanks go to GRAHAM-BAM Healthcare Partnership, and of course our own staff for the work they continue to carry out to ensure we can open the building as soon as possible."

In addition to the Maternity Hospital, GBHP also previously finished the £30 million Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre at Belfast City Hospital.