Major Extension and Refurbishment Underway at Calvary Mirboo North

Residents at Calvary Mirboo North have joined staff and construction workers to celebrate the commencement of a major extension and refurbishment of the residential care home. Amongst those at the sod-turning ceremony on Thursday 19 July, was Hilda King, who has lived at the Mirboo North home since 1999.

She said that she was delighted to witness the very first digs of what will be an exciting transformation for the home.

The extension will help meet the growing demand for residential aged care in the region, with new single bedrooms with private ensuites allowing the home to cater for an additional 14 residents.

The scheduled works also include refurbishments to existing facilities, as well as a suite of brand new lifestyle spaces.

Once complete, residents will be able to enjoy a new activity and lounge area, relaxing courtyard space, hair salon, and on-site café.

Development Manager Tom Davies said that the new café reflected the home’s aspirations to maintain close ties with the tight-knit community of Mirboo North.

“The café creates opportunities to invite locals in for a coffee and is a meeting spot for residents and visiting family and friends,” he said.

“We hope that the café will help further instill Calvary Mirboo North as a cornerstone in South Gippsland’s community.”

A new entry and front of house area will connect the two existing wings, creating greater connectivity and circulation in the home.

Residents will be able to enjoy a variety of living areas, including smaller lounge spaces for a more intimate home-like feel.

Mirboo North’s Home Manager Alison Snell said that both staff and residents were looking forward to the developments.

“We’re eager to be able to provide the newly refurbished home to our residents and the community so they have even better facilities to complement the great care.”

Residents will continue to live at Mirboo North while the development takes place, which has been carefully staged and planned to ensure minimal impact on daily life at the home.

The first phase, which includes the new bedrooms and entry areas, is expected to be completed in March next year.

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