Abinader inaugurates government office center housing 33 public institutions
Bonao, Monseñor Nouel.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the renovated Juan Pablo Duarte Government Office Building in Monseñor Nouel on Sunday, a facility that will house 33 public institutions to centralize government services, simplify procedures, and improve access for citizens.
The building, rehabilitated with an investment of RD$240.7 million, is part of a national program to recover and make better use of state-owned properties while reducing government spending on office rentals. Officials said the 33 institutions will begin providing services at the facility on Tuesday.
The government has begun the construction, reconstruction, and renovation of more than 30 government service centers nationwide. The initiative seeks to consolidate institutions in one location, reduce costs and travel time, and make public services more efficient.
During the inauguration, Abinader also announced several projects for Monseñor Nouel, including RD$509 million in investments to strengthen healthcare services. Of that amount, RD$210 million will fund the expansion of Pedro Emilio de Marchena Hospital, including new rooms and intensive care units, while RD$299 million plus equipment will be used to transform the former José Columna Hospital into a maternal and child health center.
The president also announced road infrastructure projects, including improvements to the entrance to Bonao from the Duarte Highway, the reconstruction of Hortensias Avenue, and drainage works in the area. The projects are linked to the RD Vial program and the reconstruction of the Duarte Highway.
In addition, the government will establish a Territorial Intervention Unit linked to the Comprehensive Care Center for Disability (CAID) to provide specialized services to children with special needs and support their families. Abinader said the facility is expected to be operational before the end of the year.
Rafael Burgos Gómez, director general of National Assets, said the government has identified 44,000 state-owned properties and spends approximately RD$12 billion annually on office rentals. The national recovery program seeks to use these properties more efficiently and reduce the need for rented facilities.
The first phase of the program covers 11 buildings, while a second phase includes 24 properties across 14 provinces. The renovated Monseñor Nouel facility will host institutions including Supérate, SeNaSa, the General Directorate of Passports, Intrant, Promese/CAL, Conani, the Ministry of Women, Idoppril, Inaipi and CAID, among others.
