Bruce (left) and Toby Norrstrom were Dr Mohan Sankaralingam’s first patients in the new rooms.
Finley patients now have access to the new Finley Medical Centre after the long-awaited centre opened last week.
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The larger centre has improved facilities that offer greater patient access and comfort.
The $2.2 million purpose-built centre has a high sustainability rating allowing it to run totally on ‘off-grid’ power.
It is located at 62 Scoullar St, Finley, behind Finley Hospital, and is managed by Finley Regional Care
It offers more consultation rooms than the previous medical centre, which allows for more practitioners who will be regularly servicing more patients.
FRC CEO Ben Levesque said it has been a long time coming for the centre, with work commencing at the end of 2021.
The new Finley Medical Centre is open for business.
Construction delays, weather conditions and scarce supplies all contributed to a longer than expected build time.
“The transition to the new building has been very smooth so far,” Mr Levesque said.
“The team worked hard to ensure the move went well, reducing any interruption to services to the community.
“All the team at the Finley Medical Centre are very happy with he new building and finding it very comfortable.
“Patients are happy as well with the open comfortable waiting areas.
“The new medical centre was partly funded by the Australian Government - the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - which was much appreciated.
“We would not see such a wonderful result without their support.
“I would also like to thank all our patients and the community for you understanding and patience during the transition.”
All existing medical staff transferred to the new facility.
Recruitment of new team members to service the larger facility will be taking place.
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