Our journey so far

Our plans for Tolworth's redevelopment follow careful consultation with service users, carers and staff, over a number of years.

We have also worked closely with local councillors and community groups as we have progressed on this journey:

  • In 2018 we received approval from Kingston Council to redevelop Tolworth and since then we have taken on board lessons learned at Springfield for the proposed works at Tolworth
  • In 2022 we took the opportunity to revisit the plans, revise and improve them, to ensure we can provide the best possible facilities for our patients, staff and the community — read the revised proposals
  • Changes we are brought forward following this process include:
      • Revising the layout of the new hospital to better reflect the needs of the Trust and the services we provide
      • Amending the appearance of the new hospital building, but retaining the brick-work design approach
      • Removing the two-storey car park and replacing with landscaped ground level parking to achieve a similar number of space
      • Revising the approach to energy, meaning we no longer need the previously approved separate energy centre
      • Retaining the existing Ellis Ward building adjacent to Draycott Road
  • In March 2022 we held public engagement sessions on the revised plans - click on the image at the bottom of this page to to view one of the online sessions.
  • Following this the Trust received full planning approval from Kingston Council on the revised proposals in 2023. 
  • An 'Early Works' programme took place between March 2024 and March 2025 to demolish our old and unused buildings and deliver infrastructure upgrades across the site. 
  • A special 'ground-breaking' ceremony was then held on 25 March 2025 to mark the start of construction on the new hospital building. Staff, patients, carers and stakeholders came together with local leaders from across Kingston and South West London to celebrate the milestone. 
  • Construction is now progressing up to the end of 2027. 

Monthly letter drops

Main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine share monthly letter drops with neighbours along the site boundary including detailed information on planned works. Click below to access the latest edition. 

The latest on site

We are delighted that early works have now been completed at Tolworth. Between March 2024 and March 2025 this included: 

  • Demolition of derelict and unused buildings and structures
  • Installation of hoardings and signage to segregate construction zones
  • Removal of approved redundant trees on Trust property
  • Utilities and roadworks around the site to upgrade wider infrastructure 
  • Changes to parking areas and development of new car parks 

The build programme is now progressing in the centre of the site through to the end of 2027.

Our current approved working hours are: 

  • Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm
  • Saturdays: 8am – 1pm

Keeping in touch

Throughout the duration of the programme residents will be able to get in touch with us via email at BetterEnvironments@swlstg.nhs.uk. This inbox is monitored 9am - 5pm from Monday to Friday and we aim to provide responses within five working days. 

Please note the any emails sent to this address may be shared with colleagues at our Master Developer STEP, and main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, to facilitate responses where site management is concerned. Alternatively you can contact the Sir Robert McAlpine team directly at Tolworth@srm.com.

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