Official go ahead for Tuam Primary Care Centre
Tuam Primary Care Centre has been included in a final list of 16 centres that are to be developed and funded by the HSE.
Galway Bay fm newsroom - In the HSE West region, centres in Ballinrobe, Limerick, Claremorris, Westport, Boyle and Ballymote have also got the go- ahead.
The HSE has already submitted an application to build the Tuam centre on the grounds of the former grove hospital and a decision is due at the end of this month.
It will involve the construction of a 2 storey building, and will contain medical consulting and treatment rooms.
Galway East Independent TD Colm Keaveney says it's an important advancement for the people of Tuam which will see care provided in the community.