A $10.3million mental health facility, left idle for two-and-a-half years, is set to open in Redland Bay in December.
Queensland Health made the announcement on Wednesday, claiming the 20-bed centre would create 20 jobs when it opened before Christmas.
Queensland Health said the positions were being advertised and would be crucial to helping Redland people recover from mental health issues.
A team of mental health specialists and support staff will provide residents with around-the-clock onsite services.
The team will include psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, clinical nurses, a community carer consultant, peer recovery support workers and a part-time recreation officer.
Metro South addiction and mental health services executive director Professor David Crompton said he was looking forward to the centre opening after construction delays.
The Bayside Community Care Unit, on the corner of Main and Boundary streets, was due to open at the beginning of 2012.
But a series of problems, including construction company National Buildplan Group Pty Ltd going into voluntary administration in March 2013, plagued the project.
Professor Crompton said the Redland Bay centre, which has five buildings, would provide short-term housing and support for 20 people recovering from mental illness.
“The Bayside CCU is designed to support people who are already part of our community, people who may be a family member, a friend or neighbour,” he said.
“It will provide them with a safe place, understanding and support when they are most vulnerable.”
In February, the Health Department said the opening was delayed while state-of-the-art computers and software were installed.
There were also teething problems with a geothermal heating and cooling system, designed to save up to 60 per cent of electricity costs.
In March, the facility failed a fire and safety check after pumps, which operate water sprinklers, did not meet Queensland Fire and Emergency Services standards.
The government has refused to answer questions on how much money has been spent over the past two years maintaining the unoccupied facility.
