Polis mayor welcomes progress on new hospital
Polis Chrysochous mayor Yiotis Papachristofi has welcomed progress in procedures for the construction of the new town hospital, saying that the project, which he described as vital for the broader area, should be ready by the end of 2028.
Papachristofi said the process was moving ahead according to schedule and thanked President Nikos Christodoulides for supporting and promoting the project.
“The goal is to lay the foundation stone in January 2027 and complete the project by the end of 2028,” he said.
Papachristofi added that “the new hospital will help meet the modern healthcare needs of residents in Polis Chrysochous and surrounding communities.”
He said the current hospital dates from the British colonial period and no longer meets present day requirements.
Demand for healthcare services in the area is expected to grow in the coming years due to development in the region, he said, stressing the need to build the necessary infrastructure in time.
On Wednesday, the cabinet approved the expropriation of land where the hospital will be built.
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the new facility will cover an area of 21,000 square metres.