We delivered a new purpose‑built Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) base for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust, representing a significant investment in strengthening emergency preparedness across the North West.
Located in Anfield, Liverpool, the 1,922m² facility brings together specialist operational, training and welfare spaces designed to support teams responding to the most complex and high‑risk incidents.
Constructed on the site of a former office building, the project began with the demolition of the existing structure and a 55‑metre communications mast. Extensive earthworks were carried out to reshape the landscape and create a single, efficient building footprint, complemented by new hard and soft landscaping to enhance the surrounding area.
The two‑storey building includes staff offices, meeting and training rooms, a dedicated gym and a fleet garage. Every element has been designed and built to support the Trust’s ambition for a low‑carbon, energy‑efficient estate, ensuring long‑term sustainability and resilience.
Operational performance has been prioritised throughout the design and construction. Purpose‑built structures allow realistic scenario‑based training, supported by vehicle bays, equipment storage and decontamination areas to ensure rapid and effective deployment.
Modern welfare and wellbeing facilities have also been integrated to meet the needs of teams working in highly demanding environments. The new base replaces facilities that were no longer capable of meeting evolving operational requirements.
Its completion enhances NWAS’s ability to respond quickly to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and strengthens regional resilience during major emergencies or mass‑casualty events.
With capacity for 42 staff, the building has been constructed to support both current and future service needs. The project demonstrates our commitment to delivering high‑quality, sustainable infrastructure that enables emergency response teams to operate at their best and continue serving communities across the North West.
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