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SUPPLY&SERVICES--TENDER TO BE ISSUED FOR FORMER HOSPITALS ------------------------------------------------------------ A tender call will be issued soon for the demolition of two vacant hospital facilities in Sydney, Supply and Services Minister Gerald O'Malley announced today. The buildings, which formerly housed the Sydney Community Health Centre (St. Rita's) and the Sydney City Hospital, were declared surplus following the opening of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital last year. Two parts of the Community Health Centre complex - the St. Ignatius Building and the steam plant - will not be demolished as they continue to be used. "Efforts were made to find alternate uses for these facilities, including a public request for proposals in July, but no feasible proposals were received," Mr. O'Malley said. "The real estate occupied by these buildings will have a much better chance of commercial or residential development if the buildings are removed. "We have advised municipal officials of our plan and they agree that the demolition of these buildings will enhance the development potential of the properties." An environmental scan of the two buildings took place in October and a more intensive audit will be underway soon. Following this environmental audit, demolition proposals will be called, likely in December. -30- Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-2933 trp Nov. 08, 1995