New Hikhensile Clinic in Ivory Park moves closer to reality

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25-09-2025
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Midrand Reporter
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Ivory Park’s long-awaited Hikhensile Clinic is taking shape, with phase one complete and plans for full operation in the coming years.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), working on behalf of the City of Johannesburg Health Department, has completed the first phase of construction of the new Hikhensile Clinic.

The clinic, on Lokologa Street in Ivory Park, is now 80% compete, and set to transform healthcare access in the community.

JDA spokesperson Kenneth Nxumalo confirmed that phase one included the demolition of the old clinic, relocation of temporary containers to maintain operations, and extensive civil works.

Major progress was also made on the structural elements, with the construction of the acute and emergency wings, 16 consultation and doctors’ rooms, entrance hall and waiting areas, isolation and resuscitation rooms, treatment spaces, a blood room, linen facilities, ablutions, as well as water storage and integrated public artwork.

The new R28m clinic will replace the old facility, providing a modern and fully equipped healthcare environment that meets the City of Johannesburg Health Department’s standards.

“While phase one has been completed, it represents only the structural shell of the building. The internal finishes and fittings will be delivered as part of phase two, meaning the current facility cannot yet function as a clinic,” said Nxumalo.

Phase two will focus on completing the mother and child wing, chronic wing, and additional outbuildings, as well as installing ICT systems, CCTV, access control, medical equipment, and furniture. Parking coverage will also be added.

“These additions will ensure that the clinic becomes fully operational within the next two to three financial years, subject to budget availability,” Nxumalo explained.

Once fully completed, the 2 173m² state-of-the-art clinic will provide modern healthcare services to thousands of Ivory Park residents, ensuring that the community has a primary health facility within a 5km radius of their homes.

The JDA has also emphasised the economic benefits of the project. Its development model ensures that large-scale infrastructure projects contribute to local employment, skills development, and small business growth.

As part of phase one, 12 small, medium, and micro enterprises were appointed to contribute to the project, creating opportunities for local enterprises and building community capacity.

Nxumalo added that the completion date for the second and final phase will be confirmed once the budget is made available and work can commence for phase two.

Until then, the Ivory Park community waits with anticipation for the day when Hikhensile Clinic will officially open its doors.