HSC wants to embark on the ten-year project later this year, subject to sign-off from the States.
New maternity and children’s wards and 80 temporary parking spaces would be the first changes that service users would see.
During the project, a surgical orthopaedic ward capable of meeting the rising demand for operations would be created, as would an enhanced day patient unit.
Deputy Soulsby said investment was needed in many areas.
“This programme has been on a watch list for quite a while, we started it in March and all the work on it has gone to schedule. We want to improve the experience from the moment people enter the site to the moment they leave. It is about integrated, patient-centred care, which is what the Partnership of Purpose is all about.
“What we have now isn’t really fit-for-purpose. Things are falling apart and they take longer than they would to fix in a different environment.”
Pictured: Parking pressures at the PEH could be alleviated under HSC’s plans for a temporary 80 space car park.
Deputy Soulsby said issues with the current site – whether due to capacity, location of things on-site or issues caused by leaks or asbestos – could not be avoided and had to be addressed. The cost of maintaining the facilities is high and faulty facilities lead to downtime and disruption to services.
Deputy Soulsby added: “The orthopaedic situation is one example that demonstrates the limitations of the current building.
“That has been a bottleneck that has become more obvious over the last two years.”
Jan Coleman, Director of Hospital Services, said the investment project had been designed to not interfere with the day-to-day running of hospital services.
She said: “We have had to carefully sequence it for suitability and feasibility of what we can do while maintaining business as usual.”
The Committee is currently seeking approval for the £44.3m. needed for the first phase of the work. Separate applications will be needed for the second and third phases.
The proposals already have the support of the Policy & Resources Committee.
Pictured: HSC President Heidi Soulsby at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.