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PROJECT

COPELANDS NURSING HOME, MILLISLE

HJOB DESIGN + BUILD PROJECT DELIVERS FLAGSHIP DEMENTIA CARE FACILITY IN MILLISLE… BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR DEMENTIA RESIDENTS

H ugh J. O’Boyle Ltd (HJOB) was appointed as main contractor to undertake the design + build of the 64-bed, state-of-the-art Copelands Care Home in Millisle, Co Down. Declan McCormick, Managing Director for HJOB said, “This specialised care facility was constructed to provide a relaxing environment – a home from home – in a stunning coastal setting caring for residents with dementia.” Works included traditional build construction with residential areas completed to a high specification throughout with ensuite bathrooms, fully fitted specialist kitchen and dining areas. Enriched living accommodation also provides a cinema room, hair and beauty spa room, a reflection and

worship space and the ‘Sunshine Room’ which hosts hobbies, arts and crafts activities and has direct access to the rooftop patio area. Outdoor spaces were created with landscaped areas, seating and paths, allowing residents the space for light exercise, gardening, socialising or simply just relaxing in the fresh air. The full scope of works included:

M&E installation and maintenance; fire protection works; associated siteworks – carparking, bitmac surfacing, street lighting and utility service installations. CHALLENGES HJOB is used to handling challenges met within construction and meet these head on and deal with them efficiently. “During delivery of this contract, we, like all others, faced the Covid pandemic, which adversely affected progress on site and created major problems with supply chain and staffing due to levels of illness over the period of works,” said Declan. “Strict government guidelines were enforced on site to allow the

extensive site clearance and earthworks; traditional build

construction; residential living areas completed to high specification; head office area – reception area, toilet facilities and staff break room; full decorative finish; installation of curtain walling; hard and soft landscaping – retaining of existing trees and hedges;

“This project ranks highly as one of the most impressive schemes we have completed.”

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