Baptcare Commences Construction at Lalor

Recently Baptcare marked the start of construction of a Residential Aged Care Facility in Lalor with an event attended by local government and project stakeholders.

Baptcare Chief Executive Graham Dangerfield turning the first sod with City of Whittlesea Mayor Ricky Kirkham

The $96 million project will include a 120-bed residential aged care facility, 135 independent living residences and a community hub and wellness centre.

“This development means delivering much needed quality aged care services and retirement living options to the Lalor community focusing on those people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

“With this development being located within one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, with the over 50’s population expected to increase by 84 percent over the next two decades, Lalor is a natural fit for Baptcare and we are excited to display our commitment to seniors in a new setting,” said Graham Dangerfield, Baptcare CEO, on the day.

City of Whittlesea Mayor, Ricky Kirkham praised the concept and design of the project.

“It’s fantastic to see an investment in our community for older residents that will provide them with greater choice in housing and support options as they age. Council welcomes this Baptcare facility to the City of Whittlesea and looks forward to working together to continue improving the quality of life of our residents,” Cr Kirkham said.

Baptcare thanks the local community and partners for sharing in this milestone event and looks forward to its completion in late 2018.

Source: BUV News