Residents of New Providence have expressed frustration and disappointment over the swift preliminary approval granted to the construction of a new $285.25 million hospital on the Perpall Tract site. Despite widespread concerns about flooding, noise pollution, increased traffic, and potential crime, the Town Planning Committee greenlit the project just three days after a public consultation. Barbara Hepburn, president of the Grove West Homeowners Association, described the decision as predictable, given the government’s prior support for the project. She noted that while the approval is conditional, it fails to address the community’s pressing issues. Cecil Ferguson, president of the Silver Cay Club homeowners association, echoed these sentiments, criticizing Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville for dismissing residents’ objections during earlier meetings. Ferguson accused the government of ignoring public concerns, stating that the approval process felt predetermined. The conditions attached to the approval include drainage control measures and detailed access designs, but residents remain skeptical. Hepburn highlighted that these measures focus solely on the hospital site, neglecting the surrounding neighborhoods, which are already prone to flooding. She also raised concerns about traffic congestion, noise, and crime, urging the government to install CCTV cameras if the project proceeds. Both Hepburn and Ferguson expressed deep disappointment, lamenting that elected officials are failing to serve the interests of their constituents.