Resthaven Announces $25 Million Redevelopment for Bellevue Heights

Resthaven’s Bellevue Heights aged care home at 47 Eve Road is currently undergoing a $25 million transformation, which will provide vastly improved amenities for the 99 residents who call the site home.

Manager Building and Capital Projects, Emmet O’Donovan, says, "The project, which is being managed by Sarah Constructions, is now underway and progressing well."

"When the project is finalised, all accommodation will be consolidated under the one roof, making it easier for all residents to access new and improved communal areas and services.  The maximum number of residents accommodated at the site will remain the same at 99."

The redevelopment includes the replacement of 32 rooms located in 'lodges' constructed in the late 1970s. These lodges will be demolished, enabling extra landscaping and car parking (13). In addition to these new rooms, all the remaining rooms will be refurbished to achieve a consistent high quality standard across the entire home.

The redevelopment includes a purpose-built area to meet the care and support needs of 16 residents with various stages and forms of cognitive impairment.

The central entry and café area will undergo a major transformation, along with the upgrade of the Auditorium, where residents enjoy activities entertainment and special events.

A new staff room, kitchen, laundry, and associated service rooms will also be built.

Along with these internal improvements, access/egress will be improved. A separate vehicle exit point will be created, improving safety and vehicle flow.

Seven independent retirement living units, built in 1979, have already been demolished, in preparation for a new 12-place extension.

The street appeal of the home will be greatly improved, with new fencing, landscaping and a modern rendered front. The entrance will include a covered drop off area.

"Much care has been taken to ensure that the new build blends into the current, natural hills environment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights, which is a wonderful feature of the home," said Emmet O’Donovan. 

The Retirement Village communal meeting and activity/social area, Gum Tree Lodge, will also be upgraded, with a large undercover outdoor area with café blinds and extra storage being added.

The works will continue over a period of 24 months, and are scheduled for completion in May 2023.

A 'turning of the turf' ceremony is planned for late September, to officially mark the beginning of the redevelopment.

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