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Carlisle Heathcare Hub
Carlisle, Cumbria
At a glance
Sector
Healthcare
Main Contractor
Caddick Construction
Value
£7.3m

Project overview

Eastwood was appointed to provide civil, structural, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering services for a £7.3 million healthcare development in Carlisle. 

The four-storey, 4,046.5m² facility, which includes 1,026m² of future expansion space, has transformed a former railway site into one of the UK's most sustainable primary care centres.
Designed to bring a wide range of healthcare services together under one roof, the development also incorporates community-focused amenities, improving accessibility and creating a welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.


Eastwood’s services

Acting as Civil and Structural Design Consultants, Eastwood delivered a comprehensive range of engineering services throughout the project, including:

 
The project included:
  • Structural design of the superstructure and secondary steelwork
  • Foundation design and engineering solutions
  • Surface water drainage strategy and infrastructure design
  • External works specifications
  • Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Study
  • Phase 2 Ground Investigation and geotechnical assessment
  • Civil engineering design and site development support

Engineering Solutions

The site presented several engineering challenges, including sloping topography and complex ground conditions associated with its former railway use.

To address these constraints, Eastwood undertook detailed geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations to inform the design process. By adopting an integrated civil and structural engineering approach, the team optimised site levels, minimised earthworks and developed efficient foundation and drainage solutions tailored to the site's characteristics.

Close collaboration between all project stakeholders ensured that health and safety considerations were embedded throughout the design and construction process, supporting the successful delivery of the scheme.

Sustainability and BREEAM Performance

Sustainability was a key driver throughout the development, resulting in exceptional environmental performance.

The completed building has achieved:

  • BREEAM Outstanding certification
  • Verified Net Zero Carbon status
  • EPC A+ rating

The facility operates using energy generated entirely from rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, significantly reducing operational carbon emissions and setting a new benchmark for sustainable healthcare design in the UK.

“This project demonstrates how early collaboration and integrated engineering design can overcome complex site constraints while delivering outstanding sustainability outcomes. Through detailed investigation and close coordination with the wider project team, we developed practical and efficient solutions that supported both the client's vision and the site's unique challenges. We are proud to have contributed to a healthcare facility that will serve the local community while setting new standards for environmental performance." 
Senior Structural Engineer, Eastwood Consulting Engineers
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