Health
Revolutionary new clinic takes Soweto by storm: JDA delivers state-of-the-art facility
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has completed the modernised Bophelong Clinic in Doornkop, Soweto, which they implemented for the City’s Department of Health at R66 million. The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Thapelo Amad, and the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development Member, Councillor Ennie Makhafola, opened the clinic on Wednesday, 29 March 2023.
According to the City of Johannesburg, the facility covers an area of 1790m². The JDA upgraded and refurbished it to meet the Department of Health’s new high-quality health environment standards. As a result, the project followed the national core standards for new health facilities. In addition, it was compliant with the national Department of Health’s ideal clinic standards.
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Nkomaba Trading and Projects carried out construction work which they completed in April 2021. The new clinic design is based on the relationship between the public spaces and various wards. Different sections are divided into acute, antenatal, chronic, emergency, and central administration and waiting areas. Each section will function independently and be closed off according to the clinic’s daily needs.
Stakeholder and community participation occurred before construction began, cultivating a more sustainable sense of ownership, civic pride, and citizenship. The JDA has 22 years of history in successfully implementing capital projects. CEO Mokgema Mongane said, “we are proud that the launch of this modern clinic represents better healthcare for residents of Doornkop.”
The JDA plans its area-based development activities and other interventions with the Department of Development Planning and engages with client departments to design and construct infrastructure assets.
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