Cohuna aged care facility a step closer
Construction on a $41.1 million public sector residential aged care facility in Cohuna has hit its stride.
Major structural works on the multi-million-dollar project are now complete, paving the way for construction to progress on the facility’s striking facade and internal fit-out.
Construction on a $41.1 million aged care facility in Cohuna has reached a significant milestone.
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[Text on screen: Construction on a $41.1 million aged care facility in Cohuna has reached a significant milestone]
[Images: time-lapse footage of earthworks on the construction site]
[Text on screen: The structure of the multi-million-dollar project is complete, paving the way for the facility’s striking façade and internal fit-out to progress]
[Images: time-lapse of site prepared for wire mesh grids]
[Text on screen: More than 48 tonnes of structural steel, (roughly the weight of 40 small cars) have helped the facility rise from the ground up]
[Images: time-lapse of metal grids being laid out, followed by concrete pour on the slab]
[Text on screen: The new facility will feature 16 single aged care bedrooms]
[Images: time-lapse of wall frameworks being erected]
[Text on screen: small households with dedicated kitchen, dining and lounge areas]
[Images: time-lapse of wall frameworks being erected]
[Text on screen: Open area views and an abundance of natural light]
[Images: time-lapse of wall frameworks being erected]
[Text on screen: dementia-friendly design to help residents ‘age in place’]
[Images: time-lapse of wall frameworks being erected]
[Text on screen: eight acute care hospital beds providing integrated medical care]
[Images: time-lapse of wall frameworks being erected]
[Text on screen: refurbished administrative spaces]
[Images: time-lapse of roof frameworks being craned in]
[Text on screen: on track to be completed in 2027]
[Images: A white transition screen displays the text 'In partnership with' and the 'Cohuna District Hospital' logo. A sliding transition screen then displays the Victorian Health Building Authority and Victoria State Government logos and the url vhba.vic.gov.au]
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What are we building?
The aged facility will be co-located with and operated by Cohuna District Hospital.
Once complete in 2027, it will feature 16 aged care beds arranged in two ‘small households’. Residents will be able to stay connected with each other as well as loved ones, with access to:
- modern single rooms with private ensuite bathrooms
- a dedicated communal kitchen
- dining areas
- lounge areas
- break-out sitting areas.
The new facility will also include eight acute care hospital beds, ensuring residents have easy access to integrated medical care.
Jobs for Victorians
More than 150 workers have contributed to the project so far, with strong local involvement. Where possible, construction materials and services are being sourced locally to support regional jobs and boost the local economy.
Innovation
Innovative building methods have also been trialled on site, including the use of a robotic set-out machine that ‘prints’ the building plan directly onto the concrete slab - improving speed and accuracy by mapping out wall locations, door swings and room numbers.
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