Work is nearing completion on the redevelopment of Magna Medical Centre in Norwich.

The centre was previously referred to as Rackheath Medical Centre and has been renamed to reflect its new location and the historic significance of the area.

Once completed, the facility will house primary medical and community services for up to 10,000 patients.

Construction began in early August 2024 and is now in the internal fit-out stage.

Overseen by NHS Property Services (NHSPS), the £11m investment will bring essential health services closer to the community.

The building has been developed by Darwin Group and will serve as a one-stop shop for health needs.

Features include modern consultation and examination rooms, community areas, district nurse facilities, and shared spaces for NHS colleagues.

Darwin Group has used modern methods of construction, with building structures manufactured offsite using volumetric modules.

This approach reduces material waste, minimises environmental impact, and allows for rapid construction.

Sustainability has been key to the project, with the centre featuring upgraded insulation, triple-glazed windows, air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, and LED lighting to enhance thermal performance and reduce energy consumption.

Magna Medical Centre will achieve an A+ energy performance rating and operate at net-zero carbon, resulting in lower utility bills and minimal environmental impact.

The project also aims to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification.

Paul Higham, associate director of estates at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: “This centre is a key part of the necessary infrastructure needed to deliver improved integrated health services to the growing community in the Rackheath area and help to meet patients’ needs for healthcare services now and in future.

“The centre will help to transform how health and care services are delivered, bringing services closer to where people live, enabling more-joined-up care and supporting residents to access information and wider services.”

Barry Clark, major projects construction lead for NHSPS, added: “It’s fantastic to see the progress being made on the project and we are proud to be able to play a key part in unlocking value for our NHS colleagues by supporting the completion of this fantastic health hub for the local community.”