More than €170 mn Invested in Construction of Martin University Hospital to Date

Martin, 6 March (TASR) - More than €170 million has been invested in the construction of the new St Martin's University Hospital in Martin (Zilina region) so far, Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) reported following his visit to the construction site on Thursday (5 March) accompanied by President Peter Pellegrini. This sum makes up more than 75 percent of the budget for the first stage of the hospital's construction. "This progress brings us closer to the goal – a modern hospital with 660 beds that will serve the inhabitants of the Turiec area, as well as the whole of Slovakia, while also providing students of medical disciplines and health-care professionals with 21st-century working conditions," stated Sasko. Despite the difficult climatic conditions during the winter months, more than 300 workers are on site at the main construction building every day. In addition to the two underground floors, three above-ground floors of the main structure have already been completed. At the same time, concreting of the hospital's roof on the highest, seventh above-ground floor has begun. All the three levels of the underground parking facility have been completed, and work is currently finishing on the ceiling above the first underground floor, said Sasko. The construction of the Shell & Core stage, i.e. the building's structural frame with a roof, partially finished internal walls, external façade and basic utility network, should be completed by 30 June 2026. "All the needs for financing in 2026 are fully covered," stressed Sasko. The contract for constructing the new Martin hospital with its 660 beds was signed in June 2024. The hospital's shell structure is being financed from the recovery plan to the tune of €256 million. The construction work is being carried out by a consortium of four contractors led by Adifex. ko/df