Site works on new Monklands Hospital stepping up as plans move forward

Site works are stepping up as plans to create the new University Hospital Monklands move forward.Following recent earth settlement trials, more preparatory works are starting on the site of the trailblazing hospital at Wester Moffat in Airdrie.Graeme Reid, director of the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP), said: “Over the coming weeks, as part of ongoing preparations for construction work, it will be necessary to undertake removal of some of the trees on the site.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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