Residents of Hornlee and surrounding Knysna communities will soon access healthcare services from a new R48.7 million clinic designed for growing healthcare demand.
The Western Cape Government has officially opened the new Hornlee Clinic, a modern healthcare facility developed to replace the previous clinic that was no longer able to adequately serve the community’s growing healthcare needs.
The former facility handled approximately 30 000 patient visits annually, placing increasing pressure on available space and resources. The new clinic has been designed to improve patient experience while creating a more suitable working environment for healthcare professionals.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Health and Wellness Mireille Wenger joined healthcare workers, community members and local stakeholders to celebrate the opening of the facility.
Built on the site of the former Knysna Municipality taxi rank, the new clinic offers significantly more space and improved functionality. Services include chronic and acute healthcare, consultation and counselling rooms, a dispensary, administrative facilities and upgraded patient waiting areas.
The additional space is expected to reduce overcrowding, improve privacy during consultations and provide a more comfortable environment for patients and their families.
Premier Winde said the investment reflects the province’s commitment to ensuring that residents can access quality healthcare services close to where they live.
“Growing communities need growing services. The new Hornlee Clinic is an investment in the health and wellbeing of local residents and forms part of our commitment to ensuring that people can access quality public services close to where they live.”
Minister Wenger said the new facility will help healthcare teams continue delivering quality care while improving access to services for local residents.
“The previous clinic served this community well for many years, but we are very excited that this new facility provides a modern, welcoming environment that will allow our healthcare teams to continue delivering quality care while improving access to services for residents.”
The clinic will begin receiving services through a phased transition process during June to ensure continuity of care for patients while operations move from the existing facility.
Health officials expect the Hornlee Clinic to be fully operational by 1 July 2026.
The opening forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the Western Cape and ensure residents have access to quality healthcare services in facilities that promote dignity, privacy and respect.
