Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
The surveys of our buildings where there was potential presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) were carried out on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September 2023.
We can advise that RAAC is present in four buildings as follows:
RAAC confirmed as present (however no critical actions required)
Knoll Hospital
Knoll Health Centre
Jedburgh Health Centre
Kelso Hospital
No RAAC present
Hay Lodge Hospital
Hay Lodge Health Centre
Kelso Health Centre
Melrose Health Centre
Selkirk Health Centre
Galashiels Health Centre
Although RAAC has been found present in four locations, there is no evidence that any of this concrete is in poor condition resulting in an immediate risk.
The surveys have been carried out by national experts in RAAC who have advised that no critical / immediate actions are required in any of the sites.
NHS Borders will receive a written report following inspections detailing the findings and any short, medium and longer term actions or control measures required.
Any further relevant updates will be published here.
What is RAAC?
RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete used primarily in roof construction in the UK from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s. RAAC has been found in a wide range of buildings across both private and public sector, with a known use in office and school buildings.
Due to the scale and age range of the NHSScotland property portfolio, it is presumed that RAAC is present in properties across the estate.
Further information can be found here on the National Services Scotland website.