Silver Chain's Eneabba Service Temporarily Diverted To Leeman Due To White Ants

On 17 November 2011, Silver Chain temporarily closed its premises in Eneabba due to white ant activity in the newer part of the building around the clinic and emergency treatment areas. However, no white ant damage was detected in the original building.

For safety reasons patients have been diverted to Silver Chain Health Service in Leeman, until further inspections of the building were carried out. 

On 28 November, Silver Chain was advised to demolish the area of the building that is affected by the white ants. This is the most efficient and cost effective way to repair the damage.

Carole Bain General Manager Country Services said, "We are committed to the continuation of our services in Eneabba and aim to resume our services in the community as soon as possible. In the meantime, our services will be available in Leeman, which has been standard practice during seasonal closures.

"Our intention is to utilise the old clinic as our temporary clinic and emergency treatment area as soon as we complete some modifications to meet licensing standards. We expect the clinic to open for business by the end of January 2012." Carole said.

The demolition and construction of the new building is scheduled to commence in February 2012, with expected completion May/June 2012.

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