The province is delaying work on a new medical clinic in Shelburne.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal assessed the current building and deemed it unfit for renovations.
They are recommending a new building be constructed, meaning increased costs of approximately $1-million.
Town of Shelburne Mayor Karen Mattatall says she was told the news following a meeting with officials with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Mattatall says she was blindsided by the news.
“It certainly makes the people in this community feel disrespected and unimportant when we watch other parts of the province see their promises fulfilled and we’re still sitting here with nothing happening in terms of health care.”
She says it’s disappointing news after waiting for the clinic for the last eight years.
“It actually is adding insult to injury. We’re looking at another delay that could last 18 months, two years. We’re not sure.”
The cost to renovate the old clinic building near Roseway Hospital was pegged at $2.4-million.
The province will request additional money from the treasury board.
