The project team for the proposed Athlone health infrastructure has prepared a draft design brief for the project. The draft brief was prepared to inform the carrying out of an option appraisal by consultants which in turn will allow completion of the design brief.
The Midland Health Board has advised that an architectural firm was recently appointed to carry out the option appraisal and that the study is programmed for completion in December 2002. The draft design brief will be finalised by the project team, taking account of the architects recommended preferred option. The board expects completion of the design brief in early 2003.