Work is progressing well on a new three-floor HSE-led primary health care centre in Buncrana.
The development of the new facility in Inishowen is part of a coordinated development for Primary Care services across Donegal and other new facilities are planned in Donegal town, Dungloe, Burtonport and Dunfanaghy.
Architects Michael Galbraith Associates in conjunction with John Halligan architects and the development company Valley Healthcare have submitted a planning application to Donegal County Council for the construction of the new state of the art care centre.
Dr Ciara Steele, GP at Buncrana Medical Centre, highlighted her support for this development, she said: “We are delighted to welcome the development of a new Primary Care Centre to Buncrana.
“We feel the Primary Care Centre will facilitate quality healthcare delivery with a team-based approach to the town of Buncrana and surrounding area in a modern state of the art facility.
“The primary care centre will bring together a range of services that are currently scattered at a number of different locations.
“Demand for primary care services continues to grow and we at Buncrana Medical Centre are excited to be part of this development innovating adapting and developing to the health needs of the community.
“The wide range of services at one location will ensure an inclusive and integrated approach to service delivery.”
The centre will have over 5,200 sqm of clinical space accommodating a wide range of services including GP Services, Public Health Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology and Ophthalmology.
Children and Adult Mental Health Services, Early Intervention Services, TUSLA, and Dental Services will also be available.
There will also be the capacity to book rooms for other services/professions so that additional services may be accommodated in the future.
The facilities will be spread over three floors, with underground car parking facilities, and will have pedestrian access from Maginn Avenue and Main Street.
Newtoncunningham also looks set to get access to their own Primary Care Centre with a planning application recently submitted.
