Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 November 2015, the Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and the Transport and Public Works Minister, Mr Donald Grant, will visit the construction site of the new Psychiatric building at Paarl Hospital.
The construction of this facility is a direct response to the need for a dedicated Psychiatric Ward at the Hospital. This infrastructure will assist in managing the high number of psychiatric patients at this facility.
The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is responsible for the construction. The project team from DTPW will show Minister Grant and Minister Mbombo around the construction site and provide a progress update.
This R35 million facility will feature:
- A brand new 30 bed ward
- Day areas for living and rehabilitation
- Outdoor areas
- Consulting rooms
- Service areas
There will be opportunities for interviews and photographs.
Date: 10 November 2015
Time: 11h00
Venue: Paarl Hospital New Psychiatric Building, 40 Hospital Street, Paarl (Meeting at the Administration Block of the Hospital before proceeding to site).
Please indicate your intention to be in attendance for security purposes.
Media enquiries:
Siphesihle Dube
Tel: 021 483 8954
Cell: 084 233 3811
E-mail: Siphesihle.Dube@westerncape.gov.za
