A MAJOR upgrade for the Robe Medical Centre costing $1.15m will start in the near future and should be completed by October.
Robe Mayor Peter Riseley said the upgraded facility would provide modern medical facilities for the benefit of the entire community.
At the Robe District Council meeting held last Tuesday night, council accepted a tender for the project.
Mr Riseley said council accepted the tender acknowledging the project would cost more than originally estimated.
“It believes the costs when amortised over the expected life of the facility are commensurate with the benefits the community will receive in having an upgraded facility,” Mr Riseley said.
“The medical facility upgrade will ensure the new and existing buildings comply with current requirements in relation to energy efficiency, public access and standards of building construction.
“I would like to thank Dr David Senior and his Limestone Coast Health Trust staff for their cooperation in relocating their practice.
“I would also like to thank the Federal Government through our local member Tony Pasin for the rural general practice grant of $275,000 and Robe District Council staff, especially deputy chief executive Nick Brown, who has worked tirelessly to make this project happen.”
The main components of the upgrade will include an extension to the existing building to provide additional rooms for enhanced health service and the complete renovation and fit-out of the existing building.
