Kiama council has selected the APP Corporation firm as project manager for the $73 million Blue Haven Centre of Aged Care Excellence project.
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“APP has local staff and a reputation for delivering projects across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands,” Kiama Mayor Brian Petschler said.
Council named Boffa Robertson Group as architects for the $73 million project.
Cr Petschler said with the appointments made, work could now begin on the design for the centre. “The project team will be working with user groups over coming months on the design before on-ground works commence in 2017,” he said.
Cr Petschler said the self-funded project would provide significant employment both during construction and after the centre opened.
“The centre will directly generate around 70 permanent jobs, making a significant and long-term contribution to the local economy.”
The project includes a 134-bed aged care facility, community services offices, a community hall and 51 Independent Living Units.
It also incorporates the refurbishment of the heritage-listed Barroul House.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District has already started work on building the Kiama Integrated Primary and Community Health Centre, which will neighbour the site as part of the wider Kiama Hospital Redevelopment project.
