Construction of a new emergency department at the National Hospital of Iceland is progressing well, with completion now expected in 2030, four years later than initially planned.
The construction of the new emergency department at the National Hospital of Iceland is moving ahead positively, according to project manager Ólafur. While the project was originally slated for completion in 2026, it will now likely be finished in 2030, as several delays have pushed back the timeline. The facility is set to become the largest emergency department in the Nordic countries, and is currently employing around 200 workers on site, indicating active progress and investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Ólafur Magnús Birgisson, who oversees the construction at the New National Hospital, noted that the external shell of the building is mostly completed and work has begun on the interior of the patient care units on the fifth and sixth floors. The establishment of this new emergency department is crucial for improving healthcare services and will enhance the capacity to serve patients in urgent need, reinforcing Iceland's healthcare system's resilience.
Additionally, the project includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting the new hospital to the existing Children's Hospital, which is another effort to integrate services and streamline patient access. Initiated in July 2018, the construction has faced various challenges; however, the current outlook appears optimistic as construction continues steadily toward its new target completion date.
