The HSE has received 34 tenders for the design of a 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon.
There will be six design team members appointed including architectural, civil & structural engineering and project supervision.
In response to a query from Roscommon Councillor Tony Ward, the HSE says tenders are due to be evaluated and successful members identified by the end of this month.
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It is envisaged that initial design work will get underway early next year.
