In the north of Gard, “the health center project is viable, and unanimously approved”

“La livraison des 2000 m2 de bâtiment est prévue en octobre 2025.” MIDI LIBRE – ALEXIS BETHUNE

Le chantier doit démarrer en septembre prochain, à Saint-Ambroix, en vue d’une ouverture en 2025.

"The multidisciplinary health center (MSP) was until now supported by the municipality of Saint-Ambroix", explains Mayor Jean-Pierre De Faria. "But as it is a real local health project, it seemed more relevant to us, with President Olivier Martin, to have it carried out by the community of communes of Cèze Cévennes. " In fact, the deliberation on the transfer of competence was taken in December, just before the holidays. "This project was voted on unanimously by the 23 mayors and the 39 com-com delegates, the success is total", says Olivier Martin, who does not hide his satisfaction. "This health establishment will be multi-site. Concretely, caregivers will work throughout the territory, where the secondary medical centers are located. Bessèges, Gagnières, Molières and Barjac will benefit from the services of the MSP."

2 000 m2 of building to accommodate caregivers

"There will be real complementarity. The MSP is a driving force for regional planning in the face of the decline in healthcare provision in the town and overall in our sector,” adds the mayor of Saint-Ambroix. The project schedule has already been set. "We launch the calls for tenders in March, and in June, we begin preparing the site so that we are actually ready to start in September", explains Olivier Martin. The work is expected to last approximately one year. "Delivery of the 2 000 m2 building dedicated to care is scheduled for October 2025."

Liberal doctors adopted the project

Today, all the partners have been identified. Everyone signed. The plans are completed, and the locations of the various services are determined. "We are full, and we are even starting to run out of space." "On the ground floor, we find the analysis laboratory, Labosud, as well as two studios for doctors on call or interns in training", explains the president of Cèze Cévennes. "The Medical-Psychological Center (CMP) for adults and children at the Alès hospital is planned on the first floor. Two private doctors' offices will complete the set with a secretariat, consultation offices… We found the doctors. So, yes, it’s possible to bring them in. You still need to have a project that appeals to them…" The association of godmothers, of Molières, specialized in breast cancer, asked to benefit from premises. "It’is an association that is developing and with which we have a close relationship. It’s very good that we can find 30 m2 on this floor." On the next floor, the dialysis center will be installed. "We had to fight to get it, but we got there", congratulates Jean-Pierre De Faria.

An economically viable project

The largest part, on the 3rd floor, is devoted to the establishment of Filieris, the health group intimately linked to the history of mines. It is also on this floor that many private practices will be located, with various specialists: podiatrist, psychologist, speech therapist, nurse's office…hellip;

From a financial point of view, the project, as it was set up, is viable. "The credits will be covered by the rents, even taking at least subsidies from the various partners. As planned, we are sure to achieve balance, assure the mayors. "The project is valued at 5.20 M€ Tax included. This is a successful operation after several years of work and preparation."

At a time when many rumors are reporting a possible attachment of the community of communes of Cèze Cévennes to Alès Agglomération, the two elected officials are wondering: "We can wonder if this project could have seen the light of day, if we were absorbed by the Alès agglomeration. Other location choices could have been made. We can clearly see that, in our territory, this achievement mobilizes everyone and benefits everyone. It was voted unanimously, I remind you, supports the mayor of Gagnières.

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