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SUPPLY&SERVICES--TENDER TO BE ISSUED FOR FORMER HOSPITALS
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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.
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Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-2933
trp Nov. 08, 1995