A hospital spokesperson confirmed the decision via email to The Daytona Beach News-Journal this week.
“Since the closure of the facility, much work has been underway to assess the structural integrity of the building and we have been working with regulatory agencies to determine the next steps. Due to significant damage from the storm, we have determined the need to raze the building,” the spokesperson said.
The hospital sustained wind and water damage, and one of its exterior walls was heavily compromised. Florida Hospital Oceanside also sustained damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016.
Officials had planned to reopen the facility 18 months after the hurricane last year, but the spokesperson said damage to the facility was too great, according to the report.
A city official told the publication no date has been set for the hospital’s demolition.
A second city official said during a city commission meeting last week that hospital officials plan to build an urgent care center or rehabilitation center, a pharmacy and physician offices on the property once the hospital is demolished. However, no plans are in place.
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