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Health centre delayed

Katy Nolan

21 Feb 1997 — 1 min read

After a series of delays, college health services will finally move into their new Southside site in mid March.

The new centre was due to open last October, but complaints from students living above the site led to building works being delayed until after July. Ian Caldwell, IC’s Director of Estates, explained: "No-one anticipated how much noise the work would transmit to the residences above. So, we decided to stop work until after the exams".

Since October a variety of problems, including the air conditioning system, have further prevented the building from opening. Chris Cooke, Practice Manager at the centre, said of the delays "Constuction difficulties covers a multitude of sins".

The existing health centre in Princes Gardens fails to meet regulations governing disabled access. Currently, in order to see the dentist or nurse patients must negotiate stairs. The new centre has will have lifts to all levels.

The finishing touches are being put to the building at the moment. The staff are expected to move in during 21-24th March. Mr Cooke has said "We can’t wait".This new site will be the permanent home of the health centre and although it has a larger capacity there will be no new staff employed

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