NAWIC NE Site Visit: Sunderland Eye Infirmary

Kier Construction is delivering a £34m two-stage project to replace the existing Eye Infirmary and provide a modern home for ophthalmology services for South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). The new facility will be a centre of excellence for eye healthcare in the UK and part of the Sunderland Riverside regeneration scheme.

Key Features:

• Size: 7,000sqm of state-of-the-art clinical space
• Design: Accessible and inclusive, with level access from street level (north and south entrances)
• Ground & Level 1: Emergency department, medical retina, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient services
• Levels 2 & 3: Additional clinical spaces
• Level 4 & Energy Centre: Plant and technical facilities
• Purpose: To meet the growing healthcare needs of an ageing population through to 2039 and beyond

Attendees will gain insight into the planning, design, and construction of a leading UK eye care facility.

PPE Requirements:
All attendees must bring steel-toe safety boots. Hard hats, hi-vis vests, gloves, and safety glasses will be provided if required.

Meeting Instructions:

Please meet at The Beam site office before heading over to the Eye Infirmary site. There is no on-site parking, but nearby options include:

• Riverside Car Park: Link
• St Mary’s Car Park: Link

This event is limited to 15 spaces, so be sure to register early to secure your place.

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