Building Projects Update – Winter 2017

Hello everyone, and welcome to another very busy building update from across Resthaven!

Resthaven Malvern

Stage 3 of the redevelopment at Resthaven Malvern is well advanced. It incorporates 16 new rooms and suites, and large open lounge areas. External landscaping is underway. Stage 3 is expected to reach completion in September 2017. Plans are being finalised for a ‘revamp’ to the entry and reception area, with plans for a café, increased seating areas, and alterations to the reception desk and offices.

Resthaven Mitcham

The new kitchen and laundry extension at Resthaven Mitcham have been handed over and are now operational. The new areas are taking shape, with the steel structure and roof now complete and services being installed. Construction of the new nurses’ station has commenced. Stage 1 is expected to be complete by September 2017.

Resthaven Mount Gambier

The refurbishment at Resthaven Mount Gambier is substantially complete, with some final works to the café water feature and the new TVs due for completion in the coming months. The shade sail has now been installed to the staff outdoor area, after it went missing in Mount Barker rather than Mount Gambier!

Resthaven Murray Bridge

Stage 1 of the redevelopment at Resthaven Murray Bridge is in progress, with foundations for the ground floor of the new 18-place area now poured (pictured opposite page).

Works are also underway on the service road between Swanport/Annerley Road, to be complete in June. Works to the new car park will commence soon.

Resthaven Aberfoyle Park

The bulk excavation works are now underway at the new residential site at Aberfoyle Park. Foundations will commence soon. A time-lapse recorded the works, which is now available on the Resthaven YouTube channel. The project is anticipated to be complete by mid-2018.

Resthaven Craigmore

A six place extension is almost complete at Resthaven Craigmore. Some upgrade works will also occur to the existing double rooms. Room numbering on site will change as a result of the new rooms, which is incorporated into new signage.

Resthaven Westbourne Park

A refurbishment at Resthaven Westbourne Park is in the design stages. It will see an enlarged staff room and reception area, relocation of the Manager’s office, and some stormwater improvements. The works are anticipated to commence in July and be complete by April 2018.

Resthaven Bellevue Heights

Works are now steadily progressing at Resthaven Bellevue Heights, with a number of rooms complete.

The works include enlarging ensuites in Correa and Waratah, a new pergola, a covered verandah, and path upgrades.

Resthaven Head Office

An extension is underway directly outside the reception area at Resthaven Head Office, to protect the area from inclement weather. The movement of heavy rain was causing the automatic doors to open during storms.

Works have now commenced.

Resthaven Paradise

A significant refurbishment application for Resthaven Paradise has been lodged with the Commonwealth.

The works will incorporate widening doors, new carpet and vinyl, a weather-protected gopher area, a new barbeque area, and an extended outdoor café area.

There’s always something happening at Resthaven!

Emmet O’Donovan Manager,
Buildings and Capital Projects