Minister turns sod on Heath Centre extension

The Minister for Health Dr James Reilly TD yesterday, Thursday June 27, turned the sod on the new extension to the Services for Older People Residential Unit at Virginia Community Heath Centre.

The project involves the construction of a new two story extension to the front and sides of the existing Community Health Centre which will provide 26 single en-suite bedrooms, sitting areas, dining areas, storage and staff facilities. In addition, there will be internal alterations and demolitions to the existing ward areas.

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On completion of the new build and renovation works, the facility will have a total number of 50 bedrooms which will be fully HIQA compliant. Work is due to commence in June with a proposed completion date of April 2014. This project will result in a specifically designed building based on the 'Places to Flourish Model'.

In addition, there will be alterations to the existing road and footpath network and provision of new roads, footpaths and car parking facilities. As part of the project the HSE intend to perform fire safety upgrade works and remedial works to the existing building.