Medway Maritime Hospital

Refurbishment works at Kent's largest and busiest NHS hospital
Sinden was appointed by Medway NHS Foundation Trust to undertake the removal and replacement of the existing mortuary roof at Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent’s largest and busiest NHS hospital.
The works were required to make the building watertight and enable previously vacant areas to be brought back into use. Delivering the project within a live healthcare environment required careful planning to protect adjoining occupied areas, maintain safe access and minimise disruption to hospital operations throughout the programme.
Value
£0.48 million
Location
Medway, Kent
Project Manager
Stace LLP
Form of Contract
JCT Standard Building Form with CDP's
Completion Date
September 2021
Capabilities:
CDPs
Occupied Premises
Stakeholder Management
Our Approach

A comprehensive temporary works solution was developed, including a scaffolded temporary roof over the building, crash deck protection, debris netting and segregation measures between the occupied office accommodation and the construction zone.

The existing roof was removed and replaced, with associated repairs carried out to the building envelope and rainwater goods. Internal strip-out works were undertaken to facilitate the installation of safety netting, with lighting and fire alarm services reinstated on completion.

Close coordination with the hospital team ensured the works were delivered safely, while maintaining continuity of operations and access for staff and building users.

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Outcome

The completed works restored the integrity of the building envelope, providing a watertight and durable roof structure that supports the hospital’s long-term maintenance strategy.

Through careful planning and delivery, the project was completed safely within a live healthcare environment, enabling previously vacant areas to be reoccupied while minimising disruption to one of Kent’s busiest hospital facilities.

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