NHS Ambulance Hub, Bury St Edmunds

CJS Acoustics are pleased to be involved with the new NHS Ambulance Hub at Bury St Edmunds, and were appointed to provide BREEAM acoustic consultancy and testing for the new building. The 2,900 m2 facility will act as a “make-ready” central reporting hub, while housing training facilities and space for 33 ambulances.

The facility is designed to be fully net zero carbon in operation. The Ambulance Hub will see the installation of smart technologies, including over 1,000m2 of photo-voltaic (“PV”) panels, with the aim that all expected energy demand is met through the renewable energy generated on site. These measures will radically reduce the carbon emissions and footprint of the facility, with the scheme designed to achieve BREEAM certification of “Excellent” and an EPC rating of A+.

Tom Abell, CEO of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: “I am delighted to see work begin on the new hub at Bury St Edmunds, which will mean improved service for patients and modern, fit-for-purpose facilities for our teams. Staff will move from outdated stations to benefit from modern, fit-for-purpose facilities – including a gym and well-being facilities – and be better supported with on-site vehicle maintenance and preparation so ambulances are equipped and ready to go. “The development of the central reporting hub will allow rapid and efficient preparation and deployment of our frontline teams to provide consistent high-quality care to our patients. Sustainability is vital to our organisation and I am very pleased that the hub will be the first of its kind in England to be net-zero.”

Our consultancy has ensured compliance with both HEA05 and POL05 under BREEAM, ensuring that the building meets the needs of its users, and avoids adverse impacts on the surrounding area. To find out more about our BREEAM services, visit our BREEAM Assessments page, or make an enquiry now.

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