With bus terminus coming up, call to relocate Srirangam GH grows louder

AMID worsening congestion and long-standing infrastructure issues, the establishment of a new satellite bus terminus opposite the Srirangam Government Hospital on Gandhi Road, which is scheduled for completion later this year, has raised concerns over the health-care institution's ability to continue functioning out of its current location.

- PEARSON LENEKAR SR @Tiruchy

The hospital, which caters to thousands of patients each month, operates out of buildings that are anywhere between 50 and 150 years old. The facility stands on land owned by the Srirangam temple, for which the health department pays ₹75,000 in monthly rent to the HR&CE department.

Hospital staff had apprised Tiruchy MP Durai Vaiko of the challenges and several others during his visit on Monday.

"The hospital lies about two feet below road level, causing rainwater to stagnate during monsoon. Drainage issues are chronic; even the collector is aware of this," said Medical Officer S Arulselvan.