WESTLAND HOSPITAL.

Grey River Argus, 20 January 1922, Page 8

WESTLAND HOSPITAL.

PLANS FOR ADDITIONS. On Wednesday Mr C. S. Allen, architect of the Health Department, met the Westland Hospital authorities at Hokitika, and submitted completed plans for additions to the institution. These include a third wing, larger than the wings already erected, and a two-storey building, constituting the main entrance to the institution and the administrative quarters in addition to the Medical Superntendent and Matron, Mr Allen explained the plans to the following at a meeting: Messrs J. J. Breeze (chairman), G. Davidson, J. Ritchie, H. Blank, members of the board, Dr Baird, superintendent, Mr Varney, Public Health Officer, Mr G. A. Perry (Mayor), Mr A. A. Andrews (Town Clerk), and Mr D. J. Evans (County Clerk). Mr Allen said it would be best to include all the work in one contract, but the specifications should define the procedure as to building operations. The new’ ward should be the first work done, and part of the existing wooden building be demolished. The new wing will accommodate 16 beds and all necessary services, including patients’ dining room, and private wards, etc. The new portion erected will be temporarily used for staff accommodation and administrative purposes pending the erection of the new administrative quarters. The proposals were generally approved by the board members, and after a general discussion Mr Allen was instructed to complete the specifications on the lines he suggested. He indicated this would take two weeks or so, when the estimate would be sent down, and everything would be ready to call for tenders. It was resolved to call for tenders as soon as the plans and specifications were available and to ad-

vertise in the principal centres. It was stated that the works would cost in the region of £14,000 and there was upwards of £12,000 in hand for the purpose. It was indicated that building operations would extend over 18 months, and it was hoped to have a tender let within the next two months or so.

The board will take steps to raise the balance of the money required in the interim.

The chairman (Mr Breeze), and Mr Davidson tributed the care shown by Mr Allen in meeting the wishes of the board regarding the plans.