Drop-in sessions took place to give staff an update on the Monklands Replacement Refurbishment Project (MRRP).

Dr Jim Ruddy, MRRP clinical lead, gave presentation followed by a question and answer session. Chief executive, Calum Campbell, and members of the MRRP project team were also on hand to answer any queries.

Jim said: “The information sessions were well attended. Engagement and communication with all stakeholders will continue into the development of the outline business case.

Stakeholders’ input will be an important element in the options appraisal process which, (alongside the consideration of other criteria, will inform the preferred option for consideration as part of the OBC.

The updated Initial Agreement, containing the original four options, will be submitted to the Scottish Government for approval in September.

The four options are:

A – Do Minimum

B – Full refurbishment of current hospital

C – New-build on current hospital site

D – New-build on another site.

Colin Lauder, interim MRRP project director, said: “We have refreshed the IA to be consistent with the West of Scotland Regional Service Plan.

“The feedback we have has so far from Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate’s Capital Investment Group acknowledges the strength of the case.