96 | Health hub a lifeline for Levin residents The 1000sqm facility will serve as a centralised health hub, bridging the gap for 8500 residents in the district that are not registered with a GP, and are 50 kilometres away from Palmerston North hospital services. T T Bernadette Cooney “Our precast concrete panels are a standout feature. We’ve incorporated angled panels and a board form design to give it a striking look” BUILDING Homestead Construction Design-and-build construction specialist, Homestead Construction, is leading the build of the new Health and Wellbeing Hub in Levin, set to improve access to healthcare for the local community. The Durham Street development will house key healthcare services, including a GP clinic, radiology, and a pharmacy, with additional space available for lease to complementary healthcare providers. The 1000sqm facility will serve as a centralised health hub, bridging the gap for 8500 residents in the district that are not registered with a GP, and are 50 kilometres away from Palmerston North hospital services. The development is a result of long-term planning and investment by Horowhenua Developments Ltd (HDL), the development arm of The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL), a subsidiary of Horowhenua New Zealand Trust, which was established in 2018. The trust was created by members of the business community to catalyse regional investment and fill gaps that neither local nor central government had addressed. The Health and Wellbeing Hub is the second commercial project for Homestead Construction, with industrial park Enterprise Drive, being the first. Property development manager at THCL, Melissa Hanson, says commercially successful projects such as Enterprise Drive directly help support community developments like the Health and Wellbeing Hub. “This is our first collaboration with Homestead Construction, and they’ve made the design and build process seamless, ensuring that every challenge was met with a solution-orientated approach, while staying within budget – a key priority for us,” says Melissa. “For this project, we collaborated with specialised design experts, including Muaūpoko Tribal Authority and Medispace. Homestead Construction and their design team embraced this partnership, fostering a collaborative environment that resulted in a building we believe is truly special for the district.” Homestead Construction design project manager Paulette Stewart outlines the company’s role. “We are responsible for the cold shell and warm shell fit-out – getting the structure up, enclosing it, installing interior linings in common areas – before tenants come in to do their own fit-outs, as well as the exterior yard works and landscaping. The overall project is due to be completed later this year.” Paulette highlights the unique elements of the new health hub. “Our precast concrete panels are a standout feature. We’ve incorporated angled panels and a board form design to give it a striking look. Additionally, the landscaping has been carefully designed to enhance aesthetics and create a welcoming environment.” This is not Homestead Construction’s first major community project. The company previously built the Waitārere Surf Life Saving Club, and is currently working on another club in Paekākāriki. “We take pride in projects that serve the community,” Paulette says. “We know the health hub will make a significant impact.” Homestead Construction Ltd is a family-owned company specialising in providing end-to-end design -build and project-management services for commercial and multi-residential projects throughout the Horowhenua, Manawatu and greater Wellington regions. Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. 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