In recent days No More Bandaid Solutions Inc, a newly formed community group fighting for improved rural health facilities, inspected an area of Tumut District Hospital which the group said was clearly in a critical state of disrepair.

The group said flooring in a corridor adjacent to the solarium of the hospital showed obvious signs of dry rot with split beams and crumbling wood.

Following representations to the NSW Minister for Health requesting urgent attention to the matter, the group has now received an assurance that a new floor will be in place before Christmas.

No More Bandaid Solutions Inc expressed their appreciation that the problem will be fixed so quickly. "Thank you Minister, and all those who helped. That's what we call leadership," said a spokesperson. "Happy Christmas".

TUMUT & ADELONG TIMES

Friday, December 16, 2005