El Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Central of the Ministerio de Salud de Chile has awarded to Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras the reconstruction of Hospital San Borja Arriarán en Santiago de Chile for 95,2 million euros to recover its operational capacity after the 2021 fire.
Recovery of critical and highly complex areas
The project was awarded to the Spanish company Sacyr It contemplates the comprehensive intervention in the facilities of Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDT) and the so-called Plate of Hospital San Borja ArriaránThis infrastructure is considered one of the most important facilities in the Chilean public network, providing care to patients of High complexity in the Metropolitan region.
The technical scope of the contract focuses on the reconstruction of the areas damaged during the fire that occurred in 2021. The intervention will allow for the rehabilitation of strategic areas for healthcare operations, including the services of imaging, hemodynamics, gastroenterology y eating, in addition to various administrative spaces essential for the management of the center.
Project scope and technical capabilities
The civil works cover a total constructed area of 25.000 m2The hospital complex as a whole has an installed capacity of 549 bedsThis underscores the importance of this contract award in ensuring the continuity of public health services in the Chilean capital. The execution of these works aims to restore full operational capacity to a hospital that is vital for thousands of users of the national health system.
| Key Concept | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Total investment | 95,2 millones de euros |
| Intervention area | 25.000 m2 |
| Hospital capacity | 549 beds |
| Location | Santiago de Chile, Chile |
| Awarding Authority | Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Central |
International experience in hospital infrastructure
With this new award, Sacyr consolidates its position in Chile, a strategic market where the firm already manages or holds eight hospital projects, including two under the concession model. The multinational's experience in this segment is global, having developed to date:
- More than 80 hospitals built internationally.
- Management of more than 18.000 beds hospitals.
- Technical presence in nine countries different.
- Specialization in infrastructures of High value added.
The reconstruction of the San Borja Arriarán This adds to the engineering project portfolio of high social impact which the company leads in the Southern Cone, reinforcing the efficiency of the public health network in the face of critical contingencies.
Key points and frequently asked questions about San Borja Hospital
What was the main reason for this reconstruction?
The need to intervene Hospital San Borja Arriarán arises after the fire suffered in 2021, which seriously affected the facilities of Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDT) and other operational areas of the facility.
Which specific areas of the hospital will be rehabilitated?
The contract includes the rehabilitation of critical services such as imaging, hemodynamics, gastroenterology and nutrition, in addition to the recovery of spaces intended for administration.
What is Sacyr's presence in the Chilean healthcare sector?
Sacyr reaffirms its commitment to Chile, a country where it currently has eight hospital projects in the construction or development phase, two of which operate under a concession regime.

