Atherleigh Park, developed for 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust, is a state-of-the-art Mental Health Unit located in Leigh. The project was completed in two phases and includes a range of essential facilities such as a reception area, café, therapy hub, ECT suite, male and female acute wards, a mixed PICU, a Section 136 Suite, and dedicated wards for dementia and older people’s mental health care. The design prioritises a supportive and therapeutic environment while incorporating modern engineering solutions to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

DSSR developed the MEP design using Revit 3D software, allowing for precise coordination and clash detection across structural and service elements. This approach enabled the contractor to perform detailed take-offs from plant and component schedules, improving cost planning and on-site efficiency. The use of 3D modeling significantly reduced coordination issues during construction, ensuring a seamless integration of MEP systems within the facility’s complex layout.

Energy efficiency was a key focus, with DSSR implementing renewable and Low or Zero Carbon (LZC) technologies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Innovative on-demand ventilation strategies were developed in collaboration with users, estates, and infection control teams, optimising air quality while minimising energy use. Additionally, a patient-centred lighting system was introduced, with low-level motion sensors beside each bed activating soft bedroom and en-suite lighting to assist patients during night-time movement. These sustainability and design measures contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-quality mental health care facility.