The project is part of a three-phase redevelopment scheme to replace the old building and modernise Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
Phase 1 of the project was completed before Christmas 2020 and has seen major improvements made to facilities for patients using urgent care services.
Arshiya Khan, chief strategy and transformation officer for the trust, who is leading the redevelopment programme, said: “These are exciting times for our hospital and we are pleased to have gained national support for our outline business case for our theatre redevelopment.
“While we are working on phase 2, our eyes are firmly on phase 3 as we seek to secure urgently-needed investment to support the longer-term plan to ensure our hospital can continue to provide high quality care for our growing population, both now and in the future.”