A new Ayr hospital will create an extra 12 beds and two operating theatres in a bid to deal with the crippling orthopaedic surgery waiting list.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran chiefs have lifted the lid on Carrick Glen Hospital which, once opened, will become a National Treatment Centre (NTC) to deal with the backlog of elective surgeries.
It is understood health chiefs hope the facility can open in two years ahead of the predicted date in 2025.