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National Rehab Hospital and Amgen

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  • 26-11-2012 10:56pm
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    Fratton Fred
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    This can only be good news for the area.

    http://www.gazettegroup.com/dunl_news.shtml
    PHARMCEUTICAL company Amgen and the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) are planning to expand their facilities after a proposal to alter the County Development Plan was passed by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) this week.

    The alteration will allow Amgen to purchase land from the neighbouring hospital site to facilitate its future expansion, while funds derived from the sale of the land will allow the NRH to expand.

    In a statement to The Gazette, a hospital spokeswoman said: “There is a plan to construct a 120-bed replacement ward facility with some integrated therapy services to replace the current ward facility.

    “The first phase will be funded by the NRH foundation; the second will be done using the proceeds of the sale of land to Amgen, and the HSE will fund the third phase of the hospital.”

    A spokesperson for Amgen said: “At the moment, our 25-acre site on Pottery Road is nearly fully-developed, so additional land gives us the potential for further expansion as we are very constrained, at present.

    “The NRH was happy to negotiate with us on the sale of their surplus land. They can then build a better hospital, which will benefit the local community.”

    Councillor John Bailey (FG) said: “I’ve been briefed on the plans by both Amgen and the NRH, and the variation is being sought by them jointly with the support of the HSE and the IDA.

    “The hospital seeks to extend its current capacity with a 120-bed facility.

    “Amgen is already investing €200 million in Dun Laoghaire, and its value in job creation cannot be understated,” he said. The plans will now go out to public consultation.

    I have seen the plans, but can't find them online. Basically Amgen want to buy some land off the NRH and the Working Mens playing fields. They will also develop along Pottery road, with the current front of their land being continued along to the rear entrance to the NRH, they will also provide a cycle track and widen the road. There will be pedestrian and emergency vehicle access off Rochestown avenue as well.

    the NRH are using the money to build a new wing. I believe it is a win win situation for all.


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