IT is excellent news that logic and common sense has prevailed in the decision to locate a new "super hospital" at one of two sites, Wynyard Business Park, or Green Farm, Wolviston, both near Billingham, which is approximately half-way between the two existing hospitals of North Tees, Stockton, and Hartlepool.
The location of the new hospital - to serve east Durham, Hartlepool and patients living north of Stockton - was always going to be a highly contentious issue and some will be disappointed.
What is of crucial importance is that transport links are adequate so that everyone can easily get to the new hospital.
We can now look forward to the three-month consultation period when the public will have the opportunity to express views.
Keith Dewison, Billingham.
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