The HSE has lodged a planning application for an extension to the Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital.
The 12 million euro development will consist of a 310m² new single-story extension to the existing ED at the Ballinasloe hospital.
It'll provide nine new patient cubicles, gynaecology treatment room, accessible reception, and a reconfigured ambulance area.
The works will also develop a one-way traffic flow around the extension, along with installing a new pedestrian crossing.
Fine Gael Ballinasloe Councillor Alan Harney told Sarah Slevin the plans are a crucial vote of confidence in the hospital
If the planning application is successful then next steps will be to proceed to tender and appointment of a contractor for the construction of the building.
