A brand new health park in Rhondda Cynon Taf will expand testing and diagnostic capacity
16:30, 25 Jun 2026Updated 16:30, 25 Jun 2026
Artist’s impressions showing what the Llantrisant Health Park could look like have been released(Image: Stride Treglown, courtesy of MTX Contracts)
The first images showing what a huge new healthcare centre which is planned to help slash NHS waiting times will look like have been released.
Construction of the Llantrisant Health Park near the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf began earlier this year and it’s hoped it will improve access to diagnostic tests and planned surgery for people across southeast Wales when completed.
The first phase of the health park will create a “state-of-the-art” community diagnostic hub – a purpose-built facility which will offer a range of diagnostic services including MRI and CT scanning as well as endoscopy diagnostics.
Health board bosses say the new diagnostic hub will expand capacity, reduce waiting times, and provide quicker and more convenient access to vital tests and scans, helping to improve both patient experience and clinical outcomes.
The hub will also include a dedicated training centre to support future workforce development.
It is being built at the former British Airways avionics engineering building at Gwaun Elai industrial estate near Talbot Green and Llantrisant. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here.
It’s hoped that the first phase will be ready by the end of 2027.
The project, which is funded by the Welsh Governenment in a bid to cut waiting times, is being led by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in partnership with Cardiff and Vale and Aneurin Bevan health boards.
An artist’s impression released by the health board show what the health park could look like for the first time.
Paul Mears, chief executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, previously said: “Llantrisant Health Park represents an exciting step forward for health care services in southeast Wales.
“By bringing together diagnostic, surgical, and specialist services in one purpose-built facility we can improve access, reduce delays, and provide a better experience for patients across the region.”
When the plans for Llantrisant Health Park were approved last year a council meeting heard there would be a cafe on site for use by staff, patients, and visitors.
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