New Clinic Stainach: Construction work despite political tensions

New Clinic Stainach: Construction work despite political tensions

On the property behind the town hall in Stainach-Pürgg, the construction of the new clinic has started, even if Mayor Roland Raninger (ÖVP) points out that it is not an official groundbreaking. The first structural measures that are implemented here lay the foundation for the Stainach Clinic, better known as the leading hospital that is expected to start operating in summer 2028.

The discussion about the new building is heated in Styrian state policy. While the governing parties ÖVP and SPÖ support the project, the opposition parties are skeptical about the construction. This contrast is also reflected in the upcoming state elections. In the middle of the politically controversial context, however, work on the "municipal infrastructure" begins, as Raninger emphasizes. The permits for the drinking water and wastewater pipes are already available.

infrastructure and transport connections

In order to be able to implement the new building for the clinic, a complete connection to the nearby Ennstal federal road is also required. The approval procedure for the necessary road expansion at the state administrative court is currently underway. This is crucial for the future accessibility of the clinic.

in the district of Liezen, which is larger than Vorarlberg, there are split opinions about the project. While a large part of the population in the district voted against the new building in 2019, there is great support for the project in Stainach-Pürgg and the neighboring communities. Raninger notes that the question about the new building was unfortunate, which led to emotional reactions among the population. "Politicians want people to do nothing in their responsibility," he says.

The medical community is mixed. Primar Karl Wohak, medical director of the Diakonissen Hospital in Schladming, criticizes the existing structure and the personnel situation. He found that the utilization of the three existing hospitals in the district fluctuates between 30 and 70 percent. "We maintain structures for which we have to put 100 percent of the staff, even if only a fraction of the beds are occupied," he explains. This leads to high stress for employees.

Collge Primar Savo Miocinovic, also in the discussion, emphasizes that eight specialists are currently required at each of the three locations, which requires a total of 24 doctors per specialty. Miocinovic emphasizes that a large hospital would bundle the forces, which could not only improve the quality of patient care, but also medical training.

The new building project for the lead hospital remains a controversial topic among the current political conditions. It remains to be seen how the political parties and the population react to the upcoming developments and whether the support for the project can stabilize - especially with the state elections on the neck. The Stainach Clinic could possibly offer a solution for personnel lack of personnel problem and the increasing requirements in the healthcare system.

More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on Kurier.at .