Lego-style: Modular build underway at Mercy University Hospital 

Operation began this week with crane used to lower modules into place on Sheare's St, reports Catherine Shanahan

Prebuilt modulars are delivered and lifted into position at the Mercy University Hospital on Sheares Street, Cork Picture: Eddie O'Hare

THE process of assembling a three-storey modular extension on a reasonably tight site at the Mercy University Hospital, as part of an ongoing €28m capital investment programme, got underway this week.

The operation, involving East Cork Crane Hire, will see almost 30 pods supplied and installed this week by ESS Modular (Extra Space Solutions), who will complete the fit out over the coming months.