The £33m new build, which is due to be completed in 2027, is the first phase of a £60m investment in the Royal Alexandra Hospital. A business case for phase two to redevelop and improve the existing hospital will be submitted separately by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 

First Minister Eluned Morgan said: ‘This long-term investment in health services in Rhyl will cut the amount of time people wait in emergency department, increase the number of inpatients and result in people being able to return home faster after treatment in hospital.  

‘This investment is part of the Welsh Government's action to transform healthcare in North Wales, modernising facilities and working smarter so people can be treated closer to home.'

The new purpose-built facility will include a minor injuries unit capable of treating more than 20,000 people a year and will ease pressure Ysbyty Glan Clwyd's emergency department, nearby.

A 14-bed ready-to-go-home reablement unit will also be part of the new building. It will bring together NHS and social care teams to provide care for people returning home after medical and surgical treatment in hospital.  

Radiology services will be expanded in Rhyl and four new dental suites will improve access to NHS care. There will also be an increase in training opportunities for dental nurses.