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Site
preparation for the Deep River and District Hospital (DRDH)’s Long-Term Care
Development Project will begin next week, bringing construction on the new Home
one step closer to beginning.
The
area between the current Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home and the paramedic
base, on existing DRDH property, will be cleared to make room for the new
70,000 square foot, 2-story, 96-bed Long-Term Care Home. Construction for the
new Home is planned to take 2 years after the official ground breaking in
August this summer, with residents moving in as early as 2025.
“Seeing
this physical preparation for the new building is an exciting milestone for the
project” said Janna Hotson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Clearing
the site over the winter enables the project to minimize environmental impacts
as well as ensure the site is ready for construction in August.”
Trees
on the build site have been flagged for future use within the new Home, thanks
to DRDH’s partnership with local volunteer foresters. DRDH would like to extend
a sincere thank you to Steve D’Eon and Tom Moore for their efforts in
identifying trees suitable for reclamation projects. The DRDH Project Team and
architects are working on reclaimed lumber design elements to incorporate into
the new Home, such as decor pieces and benches for our residents and families to
enjoy for years to come.
Access
to the build site will be restricted as necessary to maintain safety. Further
information will be provided in the coming weeks.
For
more information on the project, including how to donate to the Closer to Home campaign and view design
renderings for the Long-Term Care Development Project, please visit drdh.org/ClosertoHomeCampaign.
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