Construction work was completed last December but a number of subsequent issues \u2013 including the presence of legionella bacteria in the water supply \u2013 meant the \u00a345m project couldn\u2019t be occupied.<\/p>\n
In an update today Adur & Worthing Councils said: \u201cGalliford Try is contractually responsible for the design, construction and compliance of the water system at the WICC. The problems with that system have been complex and the contractor has accepted the system back into its control to sort\u00a0out.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe company has installed a new, larger water pump in the building which it hopes will resolve the issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever the council is clear that it won\u2019t accept the water system back until it is demonstrably fully safe and functional, so the NHS partners can move in and patients can be seen there.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project budget has increased from the original \u00a334m to \u00a345m currently.<\/p>\n
Councillor Sophie Cox, the leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: \u201cWe understand how frustrating the delays are for everyone involved in this project \u2013 the NHS, the GP\u00a0surgeries relocating and patients as well as the wider public.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can assure everyone that we are extremely frustrated too by these continued delays, but it\u2019s vital all these safety issues are fixed before the building opens to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a council for the community, we\u2019re committed to being open and transparent about projects and can assure residents that a lot of work is going on in the background daily to get this project resolved and the building open. We\u2019ll continue to give updates when we have more information to share.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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