A complete wall protection package from Gradus has been installed at the 3Ts (Trauma, Teaching and Tertiary care) development at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The project, planned in three stages, comprises of the replacement of the buildings to the front half of the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

In their place will be two new clinical buildings and a much-needed service and logistics yard.

Gradus SureProtect Endure wall cladding in Chalk was installed in circulation corridors and equipment bays to help reduce the need to repair and repaint wall surfaces, as well as minimising the overall long-term maintenance requirements and optimising the appearance of the building interior.

Hard-wearing and hygienic

It is commonly specified in environments exposed to high levels of pedestrian traffic, such as corridors and circulation areas, canteens, classrooms, and waiting areas and is an ideal solution for healthcare environments as its easy-to-clean surface makes it perfect for areas that require both a hard-wearing and hygienic solution.

Timber handrails were installed in the stairway and corridors in Oak.

These are designed to offer pedestrian guidance and support while providing a comfortable, safe grip that is not cold to the touch.

Furthermore, the Oak handrails are produced from verified, legal and sustainable sources in line with Approved Document M, BS8300:2009 and HBN00-04 guidelines, helping the RSCH to meet its duties under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

In addition, SureProtect Endure Wall and Corner Guards in colour ‘Chalk’ were used to protect various areas within the hospital against damage from wheeled equipment.

“We are really proud to have worked on such a major redevelopment within the healthcare sector,” said Dan Healy, project manager at Gradus.

“The products we installed will ensure the longevity of the new Trauma, Teaching and Tertiary Care facility at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.”