Press Release

10^th March 2005

Demolition contract for new Downe Hospital awarded

The Down Lisburn Trust has appointed John McQuillan Contracts Ltd to demolish the current buildings and clear the site for the new Downe Hospital, Downpatrick.

McQuillan’s will take over the site on 9^th March and after setting up the site, will start demolition of Lecale House, the former Maternity Hospital, Cherryvalley and the old Stores later in the Spring.

Eunan Carr, project manager for the new Downe Hospital, said, “We’re greatly looking forward to the start of work on the actual site, it brings the whole new hospital project a lot closer. McQuillan’s are a very experienced company and we look forward to working with them to achieve our goal of a new hospital in Downpatrick within our time frame.”

Eugene McQuillan of McQuillan Contracts said, “We are pleased to be involved in this high-profile contract which will bring a huge benefit to local people in the form of the new Downe Hospital. Having carried out many similar schemes in the past, we trust with the assistance of the local community the work will be carried out safely and on time.”

For more information ring Christina Martin 028 9250 1209 or 07980 620661