New Edinburgh Eye Hospital details: FOI release

Information requested

1. Is there a piece of ground at the RIE site at Little France reserved for a new eye hospital?

2. Have architects designed and planned the building ready to start?

3. What is the current cost?

4. How much is the Scottish Government prepared to contribute if we start a fundraiser?

Response

Please find below the answers to each question:

1. A site has been identified at the RIE in Little France for the new eye hospital, and discussions are ongoing, though no final agreement has been reached.

2. No, the project is at outline business case and would require further design development.

3. The Outline Business Case estimated the project cost at £112m, but this is likely subject to significant change upon further design development and inflationary pressures.

4. All funding decisions are subject to normal budget processes.

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