subject: The New Jeetoo Hospital In The City Of Port Louis [print this page] The New Jeetoo Hospital In The City Of Port Louis
This is an ambitious project, but it already displays optimism. The Resident Project Manager has declared that there will be no delay in the execution. The project is executed within two phases, the first ending by the end of the year. The second phase will be relatively completed in December of next year.
But what will really change for patients?
First of all, the building is spread over four levels height with total area of 33,000 cubic meters for 550 beds. Then, the latest equipment, with an order worth Rs 400 million already placed. The architectural plan also focuses on solar energy, whether for lighting or hot water supply.
Regarding the water supply, the project engineer says that he has already initiated discussions with the Central Water Authority and has obtained approval for the new Jeetoo hospital be assured of a direct supply. It will also feature a reservoir with a capacity of 7000 cubic meters, thus ensuring a non stop supply of drinking water 24 hours a day.
The staff of the hospital, about 750 employees, is no exception, they benefit from a modern work area, including beds for doctors performing night duty.
The project also includes construction of a cafeteria. It is inconceivable that the Nurses in their white uniforms are forced to leave the boundaries of the hospital to buy food. Especially since they then return into the treatment rooms with the same outfit. About parking for vehicles, there are no worries either. Provision has been made for underground parking area which can accommodate 125 vehicles for the hospital staff. But for members of the public, provision of parking will be available upon completion of the construction project.
It is in the course of last year that the site has been entrusted to the firm Gamma Civic. The plans were drawn by FGG Architects a South African firm that specializes in the design of hospitals and has to its credit similar projects in South Africa and elsewhere.
The project entirely funded by the state will cost Rs 2 billion.
