A new era for healthcare in Madrid
The Community of Madrid is about to transform its healthcare landscape with the construction of three new health centres that will use prefabricated modules. This innovative approach, similar to assembling lego structures, aims not only to accelerate the construction process but also to significantly reduce costs.
The new centres will be established in Alcorcón, Rivas Vaciamadrid, and the Madrid district of Carabanchel. The decision to use prefabricated modules will allow these facilities to be operational before the end of the legislature, thus responding to the long-standing demands of residents who have requested more healthcare resources for years.
The project began at the end of January with a joint tender that encompasses both the design and execution of the plan. With a total budget amounting to 46,268,364.74 euros, the works are expected to conclude in a record time of 14 months. Thanks to the use of industrial techniques, the time required to complete each centre is expected to be reduced from 17 months to just 10 months.
The modules will be manufactured following a chain production system and transported to their respective locations for assembly. This method not only implies a considerable saving in labour — which will be minimal and will not require highly specialised personnel — but also allows for future adaptations according to the changing needs of the area.
Each of these centres will feature various specialised areas. In Carabanchel, for example, the new San Isidro-Quince de Mayo centre will offer 11 consultations for Family Medicine, 10 for Nursing, and several multipurpose rooms among other essential services spread over four floors.
In Alcorcón, the Ensanche Sur centre will include units dedicated to both Primary Care and mental health, with a design that includes multiple consultations and specific care areas. Meanwhile, Rivas-Vaciamadrid will see the emergence of the Barrio de la Luna, where nine medical consultations and other necessary administrative areas for comprehensive care will be established.
As these projects move towards realisation, it is clear that the Community of Madrid is betting on a modern and industrialised construction model. This strategy not only promises to improve the quality of available healthcare services but also to effectively respond to the population growth in these localities.
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