A new joint venture between Gleeds, Aecom and Currie & Brown has been appointed to manage hospital projects in Peru.
- This £500m initiative involves constructing hospitals in Piura and Trujillo, aiming for completion by late 2028.
- The UK Healthcare Alliance (UKHA) will establish a project management office in Lima for coordination.
- This venture marks the fourth government-to-government agreement between the UK and Peru.
- Ken Mazey emphasises UKHA’s pivotal role in enhancing healthcare access in northern Peru.
The formation of a joint venture comprising Gleeds, Aecom, and Currie & Brown marks a significant step in the Peruvian healthcare infrastructure landscape. Tasked with overseeing two major hospital construction projects, this collaboration highlights a dedicated investment of £500m towards enhancing medical facilities in the northern cities of Piura and Trujillo. These projects have been earmarked for completion by the end of 2028, showcasing a robust commitment to improving healthcare accessibility in the region.
Central to this initiative is the establishment of a project management office in Lima, the capital city of Peru. This strategic move is designed to streamline all hospital-related activities, ensuring operational efficiency and effective resource allocation. By situating the coordination hub in the heart of Peru, the UK Healthcare Alliance (UKHA) aims to facilitate seamless communication and implementation of the project’s various components.
Beyond mere infrastructure development, the UKHA is tasked with supporting Peruvian public sector organisations through comprehensive knowledge transfer programmes. This aspect of the project underscores a broader vision of empowering local institutions with the expertise needed for sustainable healthcare advancements. The UKHA’s involvement extends beyond construction oversight to include equipping local entities with vital operational knowledge.
Ken Mazey, the project director for UKHA at Gleeds, articulates a vision of enriched healthcare access for the inhabitants of Piura, Trujillo, and their neighbouring areas. His remarks underscore the longstanding partnership between Gleeds and the Peruvian government, previously exemplified in the ANIN and Bicentennial Schools programmes. This current endeavour is poised to further fortify the bilateral ties between the UK and Peru.
This undertaking is part of a sequence of government-to-government agreements aimed at bolstering Peru’s infrastructure, which underscores the depth of collaborative efforts between the two nations. The partnership history, which includes engagements such as the Lima 2019 Games and subsequent reconstruction programmes, highlights a pattern of progressive infrastructural development through international cooperation.
The UK-Peru partnership through this venture is set to significantly advance healthcare infrastructure in key Peruvian regions.
