HOBART'S Bellerive Quay Pharmacy is set to reopen tomorrow after suffering severe flood damage in Jan.
Owner, Claire Sutton, said the store had to undergo extensive restoration after water poured through the pharmacy.
"This event has been extremely stressful for our team," she said.
"Ten months is a long time to be closed but the pharmacy regulatory environment means that it is very difficult to simply 'set up shop' even temporarily, in another location.
"We had to redirect most of our regular pharmacy customers to other pharmacies in the area.
"At least we were able to provide medication packs for some of our regular customers, those that are really reliant on this type of service, as we could undertake this activity in the upstairs of the pharmacy and provide delivery.
"We can't wait to open the doors and welcome everyone back again. We have taken the opportunity to make some internal changes during the renovations, but our loyal customers will find the same great team providing the same friendly and professional service when our doors reopen."
Sutton noted that there has been ongoing discussion with local traders in the area and Clarence Council to ensure work commences as soon as possible to upgrade the current inadequate drainage systems to avoid this kind of issue in the future.
"We know these kind of severe weather events will keep happening so the sooner this is fixed the better given the potentially devastating impact it can have on local businesses," she said.
Sutton noted that while insurance had helped cover the rebuilding costs, the past 10 months had been an emotional time for the team.
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