Bratislava’s Nové Mesto outlines plans for Poliklinika Tehelná and local office building

Bratislava’s Nové Mesto district has clarified its plans for two key buildings within its territory—the Poliklinika Tehelná and the local office building on Junácka Street. Mayor Matúš Čupka shared the district’s intentions in an interview with the SITA news agency, addressing recent public concerns and speculation regarding these properties.

A public discussion was held this week regarding proposed changes to the spatial plan for the Tehelná zone, where the well-known Poliklinika Tehelná is located. Following the discussion, former mayor Rudolf Kusý claimed that the district had agreed to demolish the polyclinic and replace it with residential apartments. However, Mayor Čupka firmly denied this, stating: “Poliklinika Tehelná will not be demolished. Its shape or appearance will only change if its owner decides to replace it with a different medical facility in the future. The provision of healthcare services will remain unchanged.”

The Ministry of Economy, which owns the Polyclinic Tehelná, has previously considered both reconstruction and a possible sale of the building. However, a planned sale was ultimately canceled. The ministry estimates that urgent remediation alone would require approximately one million euros, highlighting the need for significant investment in the building’s reconstruction.

Another major property in question is the local office building on Junácka Street, which has served as the district’s municipal headquarters for nearly 40 years. Mayor Čupka previously announced in December 2023 that employees would be relocating to a new office on Vajnorská 98, as the current building is in poor technical condition and requires a complete renovation.

When asked about the future of the Junácka Street building, Čupka confirmed that its fate will be determined through a public tender or a competition of proposals, ensuring that any redevelopment meets the district’s strict requirements.

While the final decisions on both buildings remain subject to further planning and financial considerations, the Nové Mesto district aims to ensure that healthcare services remain available at Tehelná while exploring a long-term solution for the outdated municipal office building.

Source: SITA
Photo: Poliklinika Tehelná