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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · November 4, 2026

Problems at health trust buildings could cost additional £20m

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Problems at two Belfast health and social care Trust buildings could add £20m. New costs mean project will exceed £100m and is already tens of millions over budget.

Belfast Trust refused to say if repair costs were being met by contractors or from taxpayer money. Report into latest problems said there were several critical issues that could "compromise" long-term safety of the building.

Graham Construction said it successfully handed over the hospital. It said there will be a period of commissioning before the building is fully operational.

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