Government all-but ruling out the former Grace Hospital site as the location for the new St. Clare’s Hospital has grabbed the attention of city council.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister John Abbott is now leaning toward a location far removed from west downtown.

Mayor Danny Breen has written the two pertinent cabinet ministers asking for a meeting. He feels that the capital city should be in on the discussions regarding the location of the new hospital.

He says it is a very important piece of health infrastructure to the people of St. John’s.