Wellington's first facility to combine aged and childcare is well on its way to completion, thanks to a range of local tradesmen working on the multi-million dollar project.
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The external walls and roofing have already been completed and the internal structure of the $3 million facility is currently underway.
The development, which will complement adjoining Maranatha House in design and purpose, is the first commercial building for Matt Redfern Construction as the principal contractor.
The project is rapidly putting the local building firm on the map.
Mr Redfern said the project combines the talents of many of Wellington's tradespeople who have become like a family during its development.
There are up to 20 people involved, but construction is being run seamlessly, with Mr Redfern's company leading the way.
He has been working on construction projects in the Wellington area for the past 15 years, but this one of a kind centre fills him with pride, particularly the camaraderie that's helped it come together.
"It's very exciting and in the current climate, it was too great to let go from Wellington," Mr Redfern explained.
"Something like this, it's an absolute showcase for tradies from Wellington."
The local tradesmen working on the Maranatha Gunyah project include:
- Matt Redfern - construction
- Kirk Gleeson (design) and Tim Smith (project manager) Barnson.
- Brad Taylor - cabinet maker/joiner
- Eddie Owens - roof installation
- Will Redfern - electrician
- James Drew - air-conditioning
- Andy Byrne - plumbing and drainage
- Malcolm Ney - earth-moving
- Boland Contracting - tree removal
- R & D Glass - windows and doors
- K B Concreting - concreting
- Brent and Craig Staggs - tiling
- John Southwell - Plant hire
- Scott Braithwaite - bricklayer
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