Houldsworth building could be structural risk
Fears it could have same problems as Edinburgh schools
The multi-million pound Houldsworth Centre in Wishaw has been named amongst the 51 health buildings across Scotland which may be structurally “at risk”.
It’s feared that the £23 million centre on Kenilworth Avenue, which opened last year, may have similar faults to the ones found at 17 primaries and secondaries across Edinburgh.
A recent investigation carried out by Clyde 1 News discovered Scotland’s health boards are now having to carry out repairs in order to make a number of their buildings safe.
The other buildings which may be affected across Lanarkshire are Hairmyres Hospital, Bellshill Community Health Clinic, Kilsyth Community Health Centre and Hunter Community Health Centre in East Kilbride.
John Paterson, Director of Property and Support Services, said: “The Scottish Futures Trust issued guidance which identified that if buildings met certain criteria relating to age and construction- type, then additional checks would need to be undertaken to ensure there are no defects.
“NHS Lanarkshire identified five properties which met this criteria. As a result, intrusive sampling surveys have now been completed and the results are currently being assessed in conjunction with technical consultants.
“While some issues for potential improvement were noted, none are thought to be serious. Any appropriate remedial works to NHS Lanarkshire properties which the consultants recommend will