G F Tomlinson has officially broken ground on the new £7 million Bentley Primary Care Centre in Doncaster, marking the start of construction on a key health infrastructure project for the community.

Located on Chapel Street in the centre of Bentley, the purpose-built, three-storey facility will span 1,215m² and bring essential health and community services together under one roof. The modern centre is designed to support integrated healthcare delivery, improving access to services for local residents.

The development is being delivered on behalf of City of Doncaster Council, with construction funded by NHS England. Once complete, NHS South Yorkshire ICB will provide revenue funding to support the running of the building.

Set to complete in spring 2026, the centre will bring together two existing GP practices – Don Valley Healthcare and The Ransome Practice – offering state-of-the-art facilities for the future delivery of Primary Care services, greater access and choice for patients, and enhanced integration of NHS and services.

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The scheme also aligns with the 'NHS Long Term Plan', a 10-year strategy to improve and reform the NHS over the next decade, harnessing digital technology to improve the efficiency of primary care.

The scheme is being developed on the site of the former Bentley Community Library, which has already been demolished to make way for the new care centre. G F Tomlinson as the main contractor is undertaking the design and construction of the steel-framed building, which will feature a mix of brickwork and cladding on its façade, along with associated external works to complete the scheme.

As part of their commitment to social value, G F Tomlinson will deliver a number of initiatives throughout the project, including apprentice placements, work experience for local students, engagement with local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise’s (VCSE’s) and use of local supply chain.

The care centre will be delivered to a BREEAM Excellent rating, with sustainability features including rooftop photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle charging points, and integrated bird and bat boxes within the façade.

Adrian Grocock, Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: "We're very pleased to be working with City of Doncaster Council on this much-needed care facility for the Bentley community. As our first project with the council, we're excited to build a strong working relationship, while further strengthening our healthcare portfolio, having recently delivered successful schemes such as Greenwood House Medical Centre in Stafford and West Bridgford Medical Centre in Nottingham."