Formal opening of refurbished FortAugustus
care home
The
Telford Centre in FortAugustus, a care home for
10 older people, was officially reopened today (Friday 18th
December) following a £1.2 million refurbishment. The centre is the eighth Council
care home to be refurbished under the Council’s programme of improvements at a
total cost of £4.1 million.
Improvements
allow the centre to comply with fire regulations and feature improved facilities
for disabled people as well as redecoration and renewal of the carpets.
During
the refurbishment, residents were cared for at another of the Council’s care
homes at Invernevis House in FortWilliam.The day centre successfully relocated to the
Church of Scotland Hall in FortAugustus.
The
contractor was McGregor Construction (Highland)
Ltd.
Other homes to have benefited from an upgrade
are:- Bayview House, Thurso;
Seaforth House, Golspie; Dail Mhor, Strontian; Melvich Community Care Unit; Strathburn
House, Gairloch; the MacKintosh Centre, Mallaig and Pulteney House, Wick.
Councillor
Margaret Davidson, chairman of the Housing and Social Work Committee, said:
“This is a great day for the residents and our staff, who deserve all the
praise in the world for their patience and co-operation during the upheaval of
the major refurbishment.
“This
investment demonstrates our commitment to providing modern surroundings and
facilities for our older people.”