''Cosy'' is the best way to describe the makeshift arrangements at Aurora Health Centre in the aftermath of the June flood, manager Sharon Smith says.
The Macandrew Rd centre's eight medical consulting rooms and two nurse rooms are out of bounds as builders repair significant damage from the 5cm of water that swept through the centre.
The reception and other parts of the centre were converted into a temporary clinic immediately after the flood on June 3.
Two centre tenants, including a counsellor, had moved out to allow their rooms to be used for consultations.
GPs were conducting more telephone consultations and triaging of patients.
''I think it's probably brought us a bit closer together as a team. It's been really positive.''
''My office is shared with a nurse, and either a doctor or admin person - so it's cosy.''
Difficulties included a lack of hand-basins in two of the makeshift consultation rooms.
Mrs Smith and centre director Dr Janice Jensen said the co-operation of other parties had allowed Aurora stay open.
Mrs Smith thanked other GP practices, builder Naylor Love, centre tenants, the building's owner and patients for their understanding and assistance.
The centre had about 70% of its usual patient volume, and Mrs Smith believed some people were under the impression the centre had closed for repairs, but it was operating its usual hours.
The cost of the repair was unknown, but it would be significant.
It would be at least another six weeks until the work was complete.
