University Hospital Galway is inviting residents, stakeholders and community groups to take part in a further round of engagement on proposals to upgrade and expand the hospital over the coming decades.

The events are part of an ongoing programme to keep people informed about the Development Control Plan (DCP), address questions and gather feedback.

The redevelopment will guide the campus through to 2045. The masterplan includes a state-of-the-art cancer centre, 300 additional inpatient beds, a new emergency department and enhanced maternity services aimed at improving the patient experience and care. As part of the plans, outpatient services are to relocate to the Merlin Park site on the outskirts of the city.

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Ann Cosgrove, IHA Manager for Galway and Roscommon said: "Since we last met with the local community and public representatives, work has been progressing on the DCP. We recently appointed a design team to oversee the design of the first two phases for UHG.

"This marks a key milestone in implementing UHG's long-term Development Control Plan. The initial phases will see two new ward blocks built, each providing 150 beds, to address critical capacity requirements and improve patient care across Galway and the wider west and northwest region.

"We have also undertaken significant engagement with Galway City Council on plans for the permanent helipad, a key enabler of the entire project."

The hospital had committed to further public engagement and is now inviting the community, wider public and stakeholders to attend next week’s sessions. Additional updates are planned later this year and throughout the campus development.

Sessions will take place at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla, on Wednesday 1 July from 11am to 2pm, and in the UHG boardroom on Thursday 2 July from 4pm to 6pm.