Care provider to lead part of former Guernsey hospital revamp
Managing director Nick Trott said: "This redevelopment will make a meaningful contribution to meeting the forecast 132 additional care home places required by 2030."We are excited to be making this substantial investment which showcases our commitment to Guernsey and will deliver a world class care facility on this site."The King Edward VII hospital closed in 2014 after being in operation for 112 years.Deputy Bob Murray, from P&R, said: "The King Edward VII site is a prime location and it makes total sense to use it to help meet the demand for long-term care."We think this is an excellent example of the States working with a private provider to facilitate the kind of investment needed, utilising vacant taxpayer-owned land without requiring any additional financial commitment by the public."
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