Poly Changda Overseas Engineering Company Limited, a Chinese construction firm has finally begun the reconstruction of the La General Hospital.
In August 2020, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the construction of the hospital Redevelopment Project to start.
But the project got delayed after 19 months of the sod cutting after calls to rebuild the dilapidated structure which was not suitable to serve the health needs of the locals of the La community and its environs were made.
Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, after signing the redevelopment plan of the project at his office, led an entourage to inspect the project site.
Currently, the earthmoving machines excavating, two concrete mixers, construction materials, as well as labourers working on window frames for the building have begun the reconstruction of the project.
The project was estimated at €56 million and is expected to be completed in 30 months.
The signed master layout of the facility comprises the main hospital building and accommodation of 12 two-bedroom units and 14 one-bedroom units, both of which come with a living room, kitchen, toilet and bath for some staff members, including middle management.
Also included in the plans are an oxygen production plant, a services building, a mortuary and a car park.
– BY Daniel Bampoe