4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Progress finally made on Wexford planned primary care centre after major delays
Deputy Malcolm Byrne raised the planned new Primary Care Centre in Gorey directly with the Taoiseach's office recently.
As a result, Deputy Byrne was informed on 16 May, that the HSE Dublin South & East Health Region have submitted the Schedule of Accommodation to HSE Estates. The Schedule of Accommodation is due to go to HSE Estates' Property Review Group (PRG) in the coming days and it is anticipated that Invitation to Tender for Gorey PCC will be posted on -E-Tenders at the earliest opportunity once PRG approval is obtained.
Once tender offers have been received, all offers will be reviewed, and a contract will be awarded in line with public procurement regulations. Upon completion of the tender process, the location/site/building of the Primary Care Centre can be confirmed.
It is currently not possible to provide an estimated timeline for the construction of this project in advance of the contract being awarded and regulatory approvals (including planning approval).
The tender process for this project was first undertaken almost a decade ago and a Preferred Provider had been selected. Unfortunately, the selected Preferred Provider encountered difficulties regarding the economic viability of the proposed project resulting in the collapse of this process.
To facilitate the re-advertisement of this Primary Care Centre, a full review of the current and future health service needs for Gorey area was undertaken with relevant stakeholders. A scope was also identified based on the updated health service requirements with a view to finalising a Schedule of Accommodation for Gorey Primary Care Centre.
