Members of South West Healthcare’s Hamilton Community Mental Health team join Ultrabuild Director Ryan Hatherell at the Londsdale Street site, soon to see commencement of construction. L to R: Edward Aquin, Joyce Nedziwe, Jacinta Garfoot, Bonita Matthews, Praveen Premnath, Adrian Calvano and Ryan Hatherell
Ultrabuild Construction Group, a reputable family-run business based in Hamilton and known for its excellence in delivering high-quality residential commercial and industrial projects have been appointed as the builder and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction of the new facility.
Mr Ryan Hatherell, a local resident and the Director of Ultrabuild expressed his enthusiasm for their involvement in the vital project, aimed to deliver essential services to the Hamilton Community.
Hatherell highlighted the significance of partnering with a local, family-operated business and emphasised the positive impact that this collaboration will have on supporting other local contractors from the South West region. “We’re thrilled to have sub-contractors joining us from all across the stretch between Hamilton and Warrnambool” Hatherell commented. “Having this kind of local support for a project of this nature is incredibly beneficial and ensures seamless and efficient construction activities”.
The Ultrabuild team eagerly anticipate the completion of earthworks in the coming weeks, marking the beginning of the much-needed upgrade to accessing mental health services in the region.
The new community mental health and wellbeing building will include five new consultation suites, separate waiting rooms for adults and children, observation play spaces and secure outdoor areas featuring sensory garden elements. These additions are designed to improve wellbeing and support for individuals in Hamilton and surrounding communities. The facility will also boast spacious staff areas, providing dedicated workspaces for both local staff and the daily visiting mental health teams from Warrnambool.
The collaborative efforts of South West Healthcare’s Hamilton Community Mental Health team lived experience consumers from adult and paediatric cohorts and project architects AVOR have played a pivotal role in the project’s design and development. Multiple co-design workshops have facilitated valuable feedback and input, ensuring that the design aligns with contemporary best practices, ultimately supporting mental health teams in delivering high-quality care to consumers.
The Hamilton Community Health stand before their existing Community Mental Health office at 12 Foster Street, Hamilton. The team have worked tirelessly to input their expertise into the design of the brand new Community Mental Health and Wellbeing hub, due for delivery in mid-2025.
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