Vilnius district plans to buy new building in Rieše to set up polyclinic outpatient clinic

Vilnius district municipality plans to purchase a new building in Rieše, near the secondary school, to relocate healthcare services from rented premises in the nearby Kalinas village, LRT reports.

The district council has already approved the start of negotiations for the acquisition. The 566 sq m building on Pergalės Street, owned by the company Meistras Algis, is currently listed for €735,400, though authorities consider the price high and intend to negotiate.

“The price seems a bit high to us today, so with your [council’s] permission, we would enter negotiations and hope to secure a lower price, allowing us to expand healthcare services in the future,” said Vytautas Vansavičius, director of the municipality’s administration, during a mid-June council meeting.

Giedrius Kliauga, acting head of the municipality’s Economy and Property Management Department, stated that the building in Rieše eldership is in a highly convenient location for both the polyclinic’s outpatient clinic and an emergency medical station. He noted that no other suitable premises meeting the required spatial, infrastructural, and technical specifications have been found in the area.

“Currently, there are no other available premises identified that would meet the location, size, infrastructure, and technical requirements for establishing the Vilnius district polyclinic’s outpatient clinic and emergency medical station in Rieše eldership. Essentially, the polyclinic director conducted a survey and searched for similar premises within a certain radius, but none were found,” Kliauga said.

Services would be relocated from the currently rented facilities in Kalinas village. Kliauga highlighted the growing population in Rieše and surrounding areas, with official figures showing around 9,300 residents, though undeclared residents may increase this number by 20-30%. This would ensure a significant patient base in need of services.

If negotiations begin, an independent expert would be hired to assess the property’s value. According to data from the Centre of Registers, the building’s market value is €74,900.

Vansavičius acknowledged that the building would require renovation but not demolition, as its structures have been updated. “There’s no need to demolish it; the structures are renewed. Renovation and adaptation for a healthcare institution would be necessary. But there’s no need to demolish and rebuild from scratch, as the goal is simply to purchase the building—there’s no land involved,” he said.

He also noted that state-owned land near the planned acquisition is available for infrastructure development, including a FIFA-standard football arena and an adjacent empty plot.

Evaldas Navickas, director of Vilnius district polyclinic, said alternative sites in Kalinas were considered but ruled out due to distance and transport challenges. “A few municipality-owned plots were found in Rieše itself, but they are already designated for other purposes,” he added.

Navickas confirmed readiness to ensure both emergency station operations and primary healthcare services after the relocation from Kalinas, with potential future expansion into broader healthcare centres.

Earlier, the municipality announced plans to build a new modern palliative care and nursing hospital in Kalinas, offering various nursing and palliative services. Meanwhile, the existing palliative care hospital in Rieše is set for demolition, with a modern four-storey building planned in its place.