Rijnstate and European Investment Bank sign European loan for hospital modernization.

• Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem partners with EIB to finance optimization of healthcare infrastructure, services and energy efficiency. 
• The €90 million loan will benefit the more than 430,000 residents of Rijnstate's service area, who will be able to count on improved care and services.
• The renovation will involve the main building in Arnhem-North, with the works expected to be completed by the end of 2030.

At a signing ceremony in Arnhem today, Rijnstate agreed a €90 million loan facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The money will benefit the modernization of Rijnstate's main building, where several departments will be reorganized for improved efficiency on the shop floor in line with care needs, energy efficiency will also be addressed.

"The healthcare industry is currently changing rapidly in many ways." states EIB vice president Robert de Groot. "Beyond an aging population, the various transitions Europe is facing must also be fleshed out in hospitals. The renovation of Rijnstate will provide an accessible hospital for patients as well as employees, while also helping to reduce emissions. We support that wholeheartedly."

Trust

Beyond improving the building's layout, the renovation will also significantly improve the building's energy efficiency, allowing the building to be fossil fuel-free in the future. The €90 million loan from the EIB, represents three-quarters of a €120 million financing package that Rijnstate is raising from various banks for the hospital's renovation and increased sustainability, which also underscores the EIB's confidence in Rijnstate's future.

More energy efficient and smarter

"Making care sustainable is a task over several years." confirms Geraline Leusink as chairman of the Rijnstate Board of Directors. "With this funding, we can make our main location more energy efficient and design our care processes smarter, making better use of our space in less square footage. This is not only a win for our hospital, but also for our environment."

Outpatient clinics and radiology

Rijnstate is using the funding mainly for the renovation of the main Arnhem Noord location for the period up to and including 2030. The hospital is renovating and renewing the outpatient clinics and the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine department. The loan will also be used to improve the technical infrastructure.

Real Estate Strategy

The renovation of the main location is part of the overall real estate strategy that has been drawn up and is necessary to prepare for the care of the future: digitization, making care more sustainable and modernizing our home. Rijnstate also wants to be and remain an attractive working environment for (future) colleagues.

Background information:

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union's long-term lending institution, owned by its member states. It makes long-term financing available for sound investments to contribute to EU policy objectives. Over the past decade, the EIB has provided more than €27 billion in financing for Dutch projects in various sectors, including research and development, transport, drinking water, healthcare and SMEs.

The EIB is the bank of the European Union; the only bank owned by and representing the interests of European Union member states. The Netherlands holds a 5.2% stake in the EIB. It works closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policies and is the world's largest multilateral borrower and lender. The EIB provides financing and expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives. More than 90% of its activities take place in Europe.

Located in three locations in and around Arnhem, Rijnstate is one of the top 27 clinical hospitals in the Netherlands. With over 700 beds and over 6,500 employees, Rijnstate is one of the largest non-university hospitals and the main hospital service provider for approximately 433,000 residents in the region.