the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or relocation there…
(No. B/680) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or relocation thereof and, if so, indicate when, giving details thereof and, if not, why not. 56
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Palma Community Health Centre stands on a plot of land of 15 perches which was donated by the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes in the year 1988. My Ministry initiated action for the renovation of Palma Community Health Centre and following a bidding exercise, the contract for renovation and extension works was awarded to a contractor on 4 September 2023. However, in October 2023, the Ministry of National Infrastructure informed my Ministry not to proceed with the handing over of the site to the contractor as the Road Development Authority was envisaging the realignment of the road passing very close to the existing Community Health Centre building. This would severely affect the usage of the existing building and render it non- functional. Consequently, in view of major roadworks in that area, construction works on the new proposed design of the community health centre could not be implemented. In order to provide a modern state-of-the-art facility to the inhabitants of Palma region, my Ministry is liaising with the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Ministry of National Infrastructure and the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit for either the acquisition or vesting of a new plot of land in that area for the construction of a new community health centre. In the meantime, I can assure the hon. Member that all mitigating measures will be undertaken to see to it that the place is safe for those who will come there.
Yes, your question?
Je vous remercie, M. le président. Je remercie le ministre pour sa réponse. Pending completion of procedures related to the land, will the Minister inform the House whether, urgent works could be undertaken such as installing main courantes on the front step of the dispensary and the toilet? Furthermore, if a solution can be considered to separate the pharmacy from patient consultations currently taking place in the same room? Thank you.
I have already mentioned that mitigating measures will be undertaken and I can assure the hon. Member that by next week, we can have a site visit so that we can have a proper look at the building and take whatever decision needs to be taken.
Thank you!
Do let me know when you intend to go to the site visit. The Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka!
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