Basic Site Details Name: | RAF Hospital | Town, district or village: | Cape Zevgari | City or county: | Akrotiri | Country: | Cyprus | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Structural engineer :Iorys Hughes Mechanical engineer : E Wingfield-Bowles and Partners Contractor: Taylor Woodrow 10 Park Street London W1 and Medcon Construction Limited Nicosia Cyprus
In 1960 it was decided to construct a new purpose built hospital for military personnel and their families at Cape Zevgari, approximately three miles, from the main base at Akrotiri. Work started on the new hospital on 1 June 1961 and construction, using reinforced concrete with built-in earthquake protection, took just under two years The hospital was opened to patients in May 1963 and it was officially opened by The Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, Air Chief Commandant of the Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service on 21 November 1963
Built at a cost of £1,000,000, the hospital was fully air conditioned and comprised operating theatres dental department and maternity wing. Nursing sisters mess and living quarters, car park and helicopter landing pad. On its opening in 1963, there were eight wards with 155 beds. | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | The Princess Mary’s Hospital (TPMH) | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Hospital | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1961 | 1963 | Build/construction | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Air Ministry, London | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | The Times | 11 October 1963 | | | p11 - display advert for Taylor Woodrow |
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