The Main Ward Block in 1974

1974 was the year that the Main Ward Block was completed and the first year the building existed as a whole. The exact month of completion, or topping off is not yet known but in January 1974, the building was probably still being finished off.

The exact month of completion was probably late 1974 as the designs for the building had a few minor modifications in terms of fittings such as curtain rails and other small things in October and November 1974. These were noted in the plans.

Events during 1974
Prev year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 1973 and Planning, design and Construction of The Main Ward Block (c1964-1975)
 * The 11 storey building, built by local contractors RG Carter was completed this year, after 3 years of construction, but usage was still some time off, after a commissioning period, getting the wards ready and equipment moved in, installing the electric supply, water, heating. The new block was scheduled for first use for 1975 after a 6 month commissioning period.
 * In October and November 1974, final modifications were made to the new Main Ward Block.

Next year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 1975