The HSE has identified the St Patrick's Hospital in Waterford City as a priority location for a new Community Nursing Home unit. The design team has been appointed.
In advance of the award of planning permission it is not possible, at this point in time to be definitive about a time frame for completion once work begins, other than to say that it is possible that the construction of a CNU could be completed within twelve months of appointing a contractor. All Government Departments and agencies, including the HSE, that are funded from the Exchequer must comply with EU Directives and national guidelines on procurement and in this regard the HSE's selection of the necessary works and services will be in accordance with this process.
The following parts of your question have been referred to the HSE for direct reply:
- Date for submission of planning application;
- Estimated date for a decision on the award of planning permission, in the event it is not appealed; and
- Estimated date for beginning the tendering process and its projected conclusion.
If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.
