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Topping out ceremony JLP01_09_811079
MAYDAY HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD, WEST THORNTON, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON. Denis Sweaney, chairman of Croydon Area Health Authority, using a trowel to smooth the final batch of concrete during the topping out of the services block at Mayday Hospital.
Laings Southern Region was awarded the contract for the first phase of a multi-million pound five phase redevelopment project at Mayday Hospital. The contract included a new three storey surgical block with a linked service block, which was to be connected to the main hospital complex by bridge. The topping out of the services block at Mayday Hospital was aptly held on May Day. During the ceremony, an engraved silver trowel was presented to Denis Sweaney by Frank Bryer, joint managing director of the Construction Company. The occasion was also marked by the publication of Template ; the first in a series of printed information leaflets by the commissioning team, which described the topping out ceremony and provided a floor by floor diagram of the new facilities
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In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in the history of Mayday Hospital in Croydon, Greater London. Denis Sweaney, the esteemed chairman of Croydon Area Health Authority, can be seen using a trowel to meticulously smooth the final batch of concrete during the topping out ceremony for the services block. The occasion was held on May Day itself, adding an extra layer of symbolism and celebration to this momentous event. Laings Southern Region had been awarded the prestigious contract for phase one of a multi-million pound redevelopment project at Mayday Hospital. This included constructing a new three-storey surgical block connected to a service block by bridge. During the ceremony, Frank Bryer, joint managing director of the Construction Company responsible for this remarkable feat, presented Denis Sweaney with an engraved silver trowel as recognition for his invaluable contribution. The significance and grandeur of this occasion were further highlighted by the release of Template -the first installment in a series of printed information leaflets by the commissioning team. This informative booklet provided detailed descriptions about various aspects related to both the topping out ceremony and floor-by-floor diagrams showcasing these state-of-the-art facilities. This awe-inspiring photograph captures not only an important milestone in Mayday Hospital's development but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication towards improving healthcare infrastructure within our communities.
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