The Christie Charity
Keep up-to-date with developments at The Christie and see if any of our works will affect your journey to us.
Works update: 5 July 2024
Conversion of former administration areas into a new 20-bed ward
The work on site is progressing well with the installation of the external cladding continuing to the existing building and extension.
Work to install mechanical and electrical equipment on the roof area and divert underground electrical cables was completed last week.
The construction of the external exit ramps has been taking place, and the landscaping around the site is continuing.
Internally, the painting and installation of doors, ceilings, and floor coverings on the new wards are almost complete. The mechanical and electrical testing continues.
Working hours update for new ward
As we continue construction of our wards, we wanted to update you regarding upcoming weekend work. This is due to take place on:
- 13 and 14 August 2024,
- 20 and 21 August 2024, and
- 27 and 28 August 2024
This weekend work will allow for important work on the building to be completed. These works will take place between 7.30am and 4pm on Saturdays and 9am and 4pm on Sundays.
Work will also take place until 31 August 2024 on weekday evenings between 6pm and 8pm.
These works have been agreed with Manchester City Council (MCC).
We apologise for any disruption caused to our neighbours and always aim to minimise any impact our works may have on the local community.
Other developments
You may have noticed ground investigations and surveys taking place along the Wilmslow Road frontage. These will continue over the next few weeks and are associated with the planned Advanced Scanning and Imaging facility for which planning permission was granted last year.
Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) Project
The Christie “CEF Project” is a refresh of the way in which the Trust produces enough power to run the site. The project will significantly reduce the Trust’s future energy costs and CO2 emissions and will act as the first stage of its journey to reduce the carbon footprint of The Christie in line with Manchester City Council’s commitment for Manchester to be carbon neutral by 2038.
The proposed works have been carefully developed to have a limited visual impact to the hospital site externally. The majority of the improvement works will be contained within the existing buildings and will have no visible impact to neighbouring properties.
The project will require a new chimney which will be 3 metres lower and significantly narrower than the existing brick chimney. The chimney would be the only visible change noticeable on the hospital site. The height and proximity of the existing hospital buildings and large tree cover in surrounding the site will limit any visual impact.
The Trust will be applying for Planning Permission from Manchester City Council for the works.
The CEF Energy Project will introduce a range of energy conservation measures (ECMs) which will be deployed across The Christie hospital site. These ECMs will reduce the thermal consumption of the hospital estate by 15% and the electrical consumption by 16% resulting in an initial reduction in carbon emissions of 1,356 tonnes per annum.