CONSTRUCTION work to increase car parking spaces at Glangwili Hospital is continuing and will be completed by the end of April.
The additional 40 parking spaces are being created for patients and visitors at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, in an effort to ease parking pressures at the site.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is taking a number of actions to improve car parking facilities at the hospital.
At a full health board meeting held on Thursday, (Mar 31), Board members heard some positive feedback indicating that parking was improving for patients, there has been a decrease in congestion in the area and praising the Park & Ride service.
It was acknowledged, however, that the provision of these extra 40 parking spaces is just one of several changes planned to relieve pressure on the Carmarthen site whilst a bigger solution is developed. Unexpected additional work has been required resulting in a short delay, with completion now expected to finish by the end of April.
Chairman Bernardine Rees OBE said: “I apologise for any inconvenience people have experienced when visiting Glangwili Hospital recently and I am grateful for everyone’s continued patience and cooperation whilst the construction work is carried out.
“This is just one of the actions we are taking to improve the parking facilities at the hospital and we are continuing to focus our efforts on a more permanent solution.”
“I wish to thank those patients, visitors and staff who are using alternative ways when visiting the hospital, such as the park and ride scheme at Nantyci Showground and would encourage this to continue, although I recognise that this isn’t a solution for everyone.”
Other changes include reinstating parking outside the Outpatient’s Department to patients and visitors only; removing named parking spaces; improving signage and communication with patients and staff over transport issues.
In addition, the University Health Board is considering other measures, such as reviewing patient visiting times, negotiating with Carmarthenshire Council and Gwili Railway Management Committee regarding potential use of land near the hospital, and liaising with local bus companies about extending current routes to the hospital site.
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