In the news: Partners officially "seal the deal" on new Community Diagnostic Centre
The new facility will deliver much-needed NHS diagnostic facilities to the borough
Basildon Council, Essex County Council and NHS Foundation Trust have agreed to officially progress with a new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre which will reduce waiting times for diagnostic tests including scanning and imaging facilities.
The centre, formerly The Place, will be developed by the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, and will also be home to a redesigned Pitsea Library and community spaces managed by Basildon Council.
The new building will enhance the appearance of the site and the new facilities will increase footfall into Pitsea - supporting local retail activity and reinvigorating the town centre.
Councillor Jack Ferguson, Basildon Council's Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Community said: "Cutting waiting time for diagnostic testing that can save lives is a mission shared across public services in Basildon, and I'm thrilled we've sealed the deal with partners to develop a new centre in Pitsea.
"The site can now be handed over to Morgan Sindall for works to begin. I look forward to seeing the exciting new development take shape."
The site will now be handed over to Morgan Sindall Construction, allowing demolition works to begin.
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Published 18 October 2024