BRYMOR Contractors has been chosen to construct Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s Jigsaw building as a massive public appeal comes to fruition.

The new building will bring together oncology, haematology, gynaecology, breast care and early pregnancy.

It will also provide more space for rapidly expanding outpatient and day case treatments and the hospital says it will improve privacy and dignity for patients.

It has been funded by the Jigsaw Appeal for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Appeal for Women, along with significant investment from the NHS.

It will be sited between the hospital’s eye unit and the Derwent Suite for Othopaedics.

A “listening event” for the public and patients was held earlier this year. It heard requests for wi-fi, quiet rooms, counselling rooms and artwork. Outdoor space and car parking were also highlighted as important elements and have been incorporated into the plans.

Jane Stichbury, chairman of the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I am delighted that this work is underway. While patients currently receive an excellent clinical service, the new facilities will provide a much better environment.”

After first phase preparation work is completed, Brymor Contractors will set up on site to begin building at the end of December this year.

Brymor Contractors has a record of similar healthcare projects across the south coast.

Its recent projects include a £2.29m outpatients department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital; a £1.3m refurbishment of the outpatient department at Frimley Park Hospital and a £1.6m new cardiac unit and extension at Salisbury District Hospital.