Project Overview
We were proud to contribute to the refurbishment of specialist Section 136 Health-Based Places of Safety at three key hospital sites: Tameside, Fairfield, and Oldham. This project reflects Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust’s ongoing commitment to enhancing mental health services across Greater Manchester.
Client Details
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health, learning disability, and autism services to over 1.3 million people across six boroughs.
With a workforce of more than 4,000 skilled professionals operating from 88 locations, the Trust is dedicated to helping communities achieve a happier and more hopeful future.
The Places of Safety project is a prime example of their vision in action, strengthening the region’s mental health infrastructure.
Scope of Work
Collaborating closely with John Turner Construction Group as the main contractor and Performance Electrical as our partners. Verde delivered the mechanical services within this complex refurbishment. Key aspects of our work included:
- Installing advanced ventilation and climate control systems to ensure patient safety and comfort, tailored to the unique requirements of Section 136 facilities.
- Upgrading and replacing plumbing systems to meet stringent NHS guidelines and provide reliable service in these high-priority spaces.
- Ensuring the integration of mechanical works with electrical systems through proactive coordination and communication, while adhering to strict timelines and specifications.
The first completed facility at Fairfield Hospital is now fully operational, offering a safe and welcoming environment for individuals in need. The facilities at Tameside and Oldham Hospital are on track for handover. These facilities represent a key advancement in Pennine Care’s efforts to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health services under Section 136.
Reference
“It was a pleasure working with Verde Services who successfully delivered their first scheme with John Turner Construction Group. The Project at Fairfield Hospital was to construct a 13C suite for Pennine Care that included new ventilation Lossnay and AC units, complete with Anti ligature sanitary ware, grills and clinical wash hand basins. The Installation was to an excellent standard with his team being of an exceptional calibre of tradesman’s. I would highly recommend this contractor and look forward to working with Gary Dwyer and his team in the future.”
– Paul Buck, Site Manager, John Turner
