Delays Plague Opening of Belfast Maternity Hospital

The opening of Belfast's new maternity hospital is facing significant fresh delays due to high levels of pseudomonas bacteria found in its water system, potentially pushing the timeline back by over two years. The project, plagued by delays for years, was meant to open next year, with costs escalating from an initial £57 million to an estimated £97 million. Despite the setbacks, the Belfast Trust emphasizes the safety of new mothers and babies as their top priority, working on remediation plans to ensure a safe environment for care. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has called for efficient handling of these delays to guarantee a safe and timely opening of the crucial new maternity hospital.