“As Stellenbosch is a very historic and protected town, Atterbury has taken special care to get the relevant approvals such as environmental, rezoning, and building plans,” notes Atterbury Western Cape development manager Gerrit van den Berg.
The construction of Mediclinic Stellenbosch began in May this year, and the new hospital is scheduled for completion in March 2019.
Its bulk earthworks are now nearing completion. Preparation of the surface beds and first floor of the main building will be soon be finalised, with construction moving to the decking of the second floor. Mass concrete work on the structure should be completed by the end of 2017.
The new hospital will house over 100 beds and includes a 24-hour emergency centre, four theatres, reception, gardens, coffee shop, and a pharmacy. Its departments will cover general surgery, medical patients, ophthalmology, urology, ICU, general theatres, radiology, day clinic facility and, in its second phase, gynaecology, maternity and paediatrics.
The existing Mediclinic in Stellenbosch, located in Die Boord, will also continue to operate and offer orthopaedic, rheumatology and day clinic services. The two Mediclinic facilities will be operated as one.
