The scheme will result in a number of other significant benefits, namely:
The creation of both direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase and when the building is operational, the generation of approximately £7m worth of investment in the local economy through additional expenditure and the local supply chains;
The sale of the site will generate much needed revenue for the NHS; and
The comprehensive landscaping strategy and tree planting proposed will provide long term visual amenity benefits for the site and surrounding area and opportunities for new wildlife and biodiversity as a result of the introduction of new high quality green infrastructure.