Demolition started for cancer centre

Demolition work on the site of a new $3.5-million Wimmera Cancer Centre is underway in Horsham.

Wimmera Health Care Group acting chief executive Mark Knights said two buildings on the corner of Robinson and Arnott streets would be demolished and the site cleared to make way for a state-of-the-art oncology centre.

“As we have previously announced, the chosen site for the new Wimmera Cancer Centre is on the corner of Arnott and Robinson streets,” he said.

“The two properties were already owned by Wimmera Health Care Group. The next step is to demolish them, clear the site and then work can start on the centre later in the year. We expect the contractors will complete the demolition by the end of March.

“We understand this may cause some noise or inconvenience to nearby residents and we have spoken to them and apologise for any inconvenience.”

Mr Knights said the demolition works marked the start of a new and exciting chapter for Wimmera Health Care Group.

“Getting the site cleared is the first visual step in the Wimmera Cancer Centre becoming a reality,” he said.

“Once the site is cleared and when work commences on the building, we will all be able to see the community’s hard work with fundraising start to pay off.”