Bardsley Construction has been selected to build a new £12.5 million extra care facility in Blackburn.

The 109-bed centre at Albion Mill will include 50 extra care apartments, 31 en-suite rooms for intermediate care and four rehabilitation apartments. Work has started on site and completion is scheduled for December 2019.

The scheme, which is being delivered on behalf of Wilmslow-based developer VVHC, will include two four-storey residential blocks linked by a three-storey building providing communal areas for use by the residents including dining room, TV lounge, library, hair salon, gym, consulting rooms, kitchen and staff accommodation. Other features will include provision of landscaping, parking, roadways and footpaths.


VVHC Chief Executive, Roy Kenny, said: "We're delighted to be moving forward with such a critical project for Blackburn.

"By mixing extra care, specialised dementia care and intermediate care in one bespoke development we can deliver enhanced outcomes at lower cost to local authorities and clinical commissioners. Having a construction partner that understands our specific build requirements is key. We're pleased we have Bardsley Construction on board."

Ged Rooney, Procurement Director at Bardsley Construction, said: "Bardsley has worked long and hard to establish an enviable reputation as a specialist contractor for extra care and supported living facilities throughout the north of England and looks forward to the successful delivery of this prestigious scheme for VVHC."

(LM)