Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Former Queenstown Polyclinic and Dental Clinic
4) Former Queenstown Polyclinic and Dental Clinic
Near to the commonwealth foodcentre was the former queenstown polyclinic and dental clinic and was located a few feet away from our next stop the Community Library.We could see that it was built upon a very simple design, unlike the ones with have nowadays.
When was this built? What was its history?
This place was opened by our Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in 1963. This clinic started as a combined clinic providing outpatient, maternal and child health care. In the late 1980s, these services were merged to form the polyclinic and dental clinic. The most distinctive feature of the clinic was its open concept. Built in an era where air-conditioning was a luxury, the pavilion-like structures optimised airflow and kept the surroundings cool. For over 40 years, the clinic provided outpatient healthcare services to Queenstown’s residents.
3:07 AM By PUNITHA