Oakview Day Centre
Eildon Housing Association
Value: £990,000
Project Description
The alteration and refurbishment / modernisation project comprised of the formation of 4 no. new dwellings within the existing, old day care centre building. An existing 19 no. flats were refurbished with new kitchens, and the installation of heat source pumps into all 23 no. self-contained flats (replacing ageing electric storage heaters). 16 no. of the 19 no. existing flats were occupied and required decant arrangements to permit works to proceed to each flat.
The construction and scope of the works consisted of isolated structural alterations; new internal walls, linings, and partitions; new floor, ceiling, and wall finishes; mechanical and electrical installations; installation of new Air Source Heat Pumps; and external works.
Programming the works to facilitate the undertaking of the heating system upgrade was achieved through liaison with the client, inclusive of decanting the residents in the existing rooms, into the new rooms.
“The management and site team were easy to communicate with and attentive through the project. No project ever runs smoothly, as the build was an existing building that was having refurbishment works to it, the Ashwood team highlighted potential issues early with the project team and the client that assisted in finding the right solution and maintain a good product.” – David Smart, Project Director Aitken Turnbull.
