Work is progressing on the $20 million redevelopment of Shepparton Village’s Mooroopna-based aged care home to be known as Mooroopna Place.
Work on the old building began in July this year with the demolition of what was previously Waratah Lodge. Two other facilities, Boronia House and Grevillea Lodge are being entirely gutted and redeveloped to hold 60 beds, while a new wing containing 40 beds will be constructed on the old Waratah Lodge site.
Nicholson Construction won the tender for the work and recently appointed Tatura-based Dennis Meka as one of two site supervisors for the project.
As site foreman, Dennis will work with site manager Greg McCalman to supervise all employees and contractors on site over the course of the build.
Shepparton Villages chief executive officer, Kerri Rivett said, “Shepparton Villages and Nicholson Construction are committed to using local contractors as much as possible as part of the project, and we are looking forward to putting our experience gained in the construction of Maculata Place at Tarcoola, in to practice here in Mooroopna.”
Funded entirely by Shepparton Villages, Mooroopna Place is due for completion at the end of 2020. A fundraising campaign, A Place to Call Home is running to raise money to help furnish Mooroopna Place. For more details, contact Shepparton Villages on 5832 0800.
