LST Projects assisted University Hospital Southampton (UHS) in expanding an eye unit to meet the growing demands of its services, which have increased significantly in recent years. Integrated with the existing outpatient department, the expansion of the ophthalmology unit features 40 new spaces. These include additional clinic rooms with vision aisles, new imaging rooms, laser rooms, storage facilities, toilets, a spacious waiting area, a reception, a nurse station, and a baby changing area.

Positioned between two operational areas, with a cancer care unit above and a radiotherapy department below, the project presented significant logistical challenges.

The works involved constructing a three-storey air handling unit (AHU) complete with support steels and access platforms for roof maintenance. The roof of the radiotherapy department was converted into flooring, with screed laid down before latex was applied across the entire 860 sq m area.