Ludhiana Civil Hospital Expansion Delayed Again, New Completion Date Set
Ludhiana Civil Hospital expansion work misses deadline
Hindustan Times
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The expansion of the Mother and Child Hospital at Ludhiana Civil Hospital has missed its second deadline, now expected to finish by May 15. The project aims to double bed capacity and improve facilities, but delays are impacting the operationalization of a fire safety system.
- 01Construction at Ludhiana Civil Hospital's Mother and Child Hospital has missed its second deadline.
- 02The project aims to expand bed capacity from 100 to 200 beds and improve facilities.
- 03New completion date is set for May 15, after being pushed from March 31.
- 04Delays are affecting the operationalization of the fire safety system.
- 05Most construction work is complete, with phased handover to authorities planned soon.
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The expansion of the Mother and Child Hospital (MCH) at Ludhiana Civil Hospital has encountered further delays, with the new completion date now set for May 15. Initially scheduled to finish by December 31, the project was first extended to March 31. The expansion includes eight new wards, increasing bed capacity from 100 to 200, a new outpatient department for children, two operation theatres, 14 private rooms, and a lift. Gurpinder Sandhu, a sub-divisional officer from the Punjab Health System Corporation, stated that most construction work is complete, and remaining tasks will be finished soon. However, the delay is hindering the activation of a fire safety system installed between 2018 and 2024, as extensions are needed for the pipes to connect to the new building. The hospital has received permission to hire firemen under user charges once the construction is completed.
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The delay in the hospital expansion may prolong the wait for additional healthcare services for the local population, affecting patient care and emergency response capabilities.
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