New Build

The procurement process that will lead to a contract between BHB and a private partner continues to progress on schedule. There are some important changes required on the KEMH site in order to prepare for the new facility.

• A new electrical substation, which will serve KEMH and neighbouring residential and commercial properties, is planned to be built on BHB property (see the blue area of the site map). The single storey building will provide the capacity to meet the demands from the neighbourhood and is expected to be completed this autumn. It will also supply electricity to the new facility, once it is completed. The existing substation (M) will be decommissioned in late 2010 to make way for the new facility. This type of forward planning and site readiness is just one example of the work performed by BHBʼs advisors and project team.

• Parking spaces are also planned for the area near the new substation. These will replace the parking spaces that will be lost when the construction of the new facility begins. This is part of a phased approach to relieve parking issues on the KEMH site.

• BHB has purchased lands adjacent to Gladwyn House (J) on Point Finger Road at map reference (T) and (U). The Board decided that the purchase of 0.7 acres adjacent to the area earmarked for construction of the new facility represented a rare and timely opportunity to expand the KEMH site. These additional lands will allow BHB scope for more flexible use of our site during the new facility´s construction and operational phases, and also allow BHB to honour our commitment to maintain an access to the Botanical Gardens from Point Finger Road.

BHB is eager to undertake these projects in order to support world class healthcare services for the people of Bermuda.

Attachment(s): Site map