Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora and Central Otago Health Services Ltd (COHSL) said in a statement tonight the new service would be housed at the Aspiring Enliven Care Centre in Cardrona Valley Rd, alongside the Wānaka Lakes Health Centre.
The service would include two clinic rooms in a secure facility with accessible car parking.
"The location is an ideal choice with other clinical staff in close proximity in the event of an emergency."
Hayley Anderson, CEO of Central Otago Health Services, said she was pleased to deliver this service to the Upper Clutha community.
“I know how hard the community has been advocating for improved access to health care in Wānaka and alongside my Health NZ colleagues, I am proud we are able to support the community with this important after-hours primary care service.
"I look forward to our team working closely with our local Primary Care and Hato Hone St John colleagues from this central Wānaka location."
Recruitment for clinical nurse specialist roles was going well, she said, and the service was "on track" to open in September.
James Reid, a director of the Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, said he was pleased to offer a location for this important service.
“We understand first-hand the importance of having accessible primary care services close to home.
"It complements our current aged care facilities, and we are excited to assist with a location so COHSL can deliver this much needed service to the Wānaka community.”
Cathy O’Malley, Te Waipounamu Group Manager System Integration, Health NZ agreed, saying: “This is wonderful news for the community, and we are pleased to see planning on this important service is progressing well.
"This interim solution will assist with accessible urgent care while we work to define the broader models of care to be provided in the long-term, across the region.”
Further details including the opening date, fee structure and operating model have yet to be announced.
