Expansion plans for Wimborne’s hospital

The purchase of an acre of land next to Victoria Hospital, fully funded by the Friends, means that it will be possible to expand the hospital in future.

The land which previously accommodated Wimborne Town Football Club comprises a levelled, fenced site between the Victoria Hospital and a nearby new residential housing development.

Planning permission has been granted by Dorset Council to increase the total number of car parking spaces to 105. This will include cycle parking, 15 spaces for the disabled and new electric vehicle charging bays.

Chris Lawrence, Dorset HealthCare’s director for Estates and Facilities, said: “We are delighted the Friends have secured this extra land, which gives us the option to expand the range of services available at the Victoria Hospital and create new facilities as required.”

Anne Salter, chairperson of the Friends said: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure the land for the future of the hospital.

“This has only been made possible by the generosity of local people who value the ease of access and the quality of care provided at Wimborne Hospital.”

To contribute to future projects see: www.friendswimbornehospital.org.uk