City of Perth homelessness support services to relocate to make way for Royal Perth Hospital expansion
People using City of Perth homelessness Service will also be on the move as the existing Moore Street location prepares to make room for new transportation. Royal Perth Hospital emergency department expansion project.
The project involves constructing a new six-storey building at the northern end of the site, which will house a larger emergency department.
accredited services The program works in partnership with a range of community organizations to provide meals, clothing, health support and access to basic amenities to vulnerable people across Perth.
From Monday, June 22, service will move from the Moore Street location to 158 Royal Street, East Perth, with the current location closed after services end on Sunday, June 21.
The move follows concerns that increased hospital traffic associated with major redevelopment would make the Moore Street location unsuitable for ongoing operations.
The new Royal Street site is approximately 500 meters from the existing building and is close to public transport links.
Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the city was working hard to ensure continuity of services during the transition.
“These services provide vital support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community and our priority is to ensure people can continue to access this support with as little disruption as possible,” he said.
“Whilst relocation was necessary to accommodate the Royal Perth Hospital expansion project, we worked closely with the State Government to identify a suitable site nearby and support a seamless transition for both service providers and service users.”
Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey said the State Government was working closely with the city of Perth and homeless support organizations to secure a regeneration site nearby.
“Our government worked with the city and these essential services to find a location that was well-serviced and close to public transportation,” Mr. Carey said.
“This will ensure that the construction of this vital piece of healthcare infrastructure can progress with minimal disruption to the city’s accredited services.”
Working hours will remain the same.
