CARDIFF ROYAL INFIRMARY
Cardiff and Vale UHBThe Grade II listed CRI site is Cardiff’s most significant and historic healthcare sites, dating from the late 19th century, the infirmary was Cardiff central city hospital until decommissioned in 1996. Working with CADW, Cardiff Council’s conservation officers and C&V UHB a conservation and development plan was developed, which identified the future uses and heritage footprint of the most significant listed features and set out a 10 year plan for restoring the site to its former glory. As part of the refurbishment, the external envelope was upgraded and restored, providing modern Low carbon environmental performances to house modern healthcare facilities. The works included, new roofs, thermal linings, new timber widows and new mechanical and electrical systems.
- Client Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Value £38 million
- Completion Dec 2014 & Jan 2020
New facilities include:
- General practice and primary care facilities including 4 Elms Surgery
- Genito urinary medicine department
- Out of hours
- Administration and Support
- Podiatry
- Physiotherapy
“New life is being breathed into what was once a tired and worn building. “People in the local community will be able to access a wide range of services, including their GP surgery, out-of-hours care and support for substance misuse, all under one roof.”
Mark Drakeford
“The building looks fantastic. The Royal Infirmary is a very unique building in the community and it plays a really important role in providing access to health services to that community. When we took the facade down we could see the contrast and what a brilliant job had been done. They have managed to bring in a modern twist inside while keeping the building’s character on the outside”
Abigail Harris, director of planning at Cardiff and Vale UHB
