DoH Health Estates Projects - Enniskillen Ambulance Station

DoH Health Estates led the delivery of a successful project for the Ambulance Service.
 

Project Background

The new £4.5 million building, based on the site of the old Erne Hospital, provides 1,400m² of floor space, and a fully covered garage suitable for 12 vehicles.

The garage space protects ambulance vehicles from ice and snow, meaning they can deployed quicker.

In addition, staff have a comfortable environment for cleaning, restocking and servicing the vehicles, which was previously done outside in all weathers.
 

Design Features

The building was designed to reach the ‘excellent’ standard in BREEAM (a method for planning projects to ensure environmental sustainability over the lifetime of the building).

The interior design of the building was developed to provide a calming influence for staff, who are often exposed to traumatic events during their shifts.

The Enniskillen station manager has particularly praised the improved dignity that the new building offers staff on their return to base, and the inclusion of a training room, which was not previously available.

The project has now won several awards including:

• RICS Infrastructure Award NI Winner
• Irish Construction Award Health Projects 2018 Winner
• International Green Apple Award for Sustainability – Gold Award