George Dewey Hospital, Subic Bay

[JJReyes]

I visited the George Dewey Hospital at the former Subic Bay Naval Station with the new owner and three architects. The plan is to renovate the facilities as an international retirement center. The hospital will remain specializing in cardiovascular disease. Apparently, there is no major hospital north of Manila for complex surgery.

 

The place looks a bit run down, but the structures are excellent. Nothing like other buildings in the Philippines where the termites are holding hands to keep them up. Hopefully, the architects will retain the original look of the 60's and 70's. My suggestion is to include a Johnny Rockets burger franchise, which is a retro of the hamburger drive-ins from that era. Late in the afternoon, monkeys come from the surrounding jungle looking for food. 

 

Last two pictures is the helicopter landing pad area. It is huge. The architects want to build a mid-rise condominium complex. I told them you can't just move the helipad elsewhere without having aviation experts determine the wind patterns. The surrounding jungles can be tricky when you try to land a large helicopter.  

 

Edited May 7, 2013 by JJReyes

[SubicSteve]

What is the timeframe for this project. ( I won't hold you to it)

[JJReyes]

The architects were looking at two large buildings with about 50 rooms each as starting points for the renovation. Both are solidly built. Thank you, US Navy. The doors, toilets and showers will require work to make them ADA (Ameircans with Disabilities Act) compliant as an assisted living facility. None of the architects brought a tape measure. I had Don, my associate, stand and extend his arm to get a rough measurement.

 

Someone in the group mentioned a six months renovation timetable, which in the Philippines means twelve months.

 

[i am bob]

You are right about the helo pads,  From what I can see, these pads were placed here purposely due to the surroundings that I could see in the photos.  Helicopters can land many places but a big heavy needs a special base if you are carrying special passengers.

 

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