Sandalwood Extra Care, Wigan

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Project Details

Client:	Wigan Council
Architect:	MHA Architects
Structural Engineer:	Sutcliffe
Quantity Surveyor:	AA Projects
Principal Designer:	AA Projects
Value:	£11.7 million
Category:	Health / Assisted Living

The contract involved the design and construction of a new-build extra care scheme and new build housing scheme.

The extra care scheme comprises 48 one-bed apartments and 3 two-bed apartments and includes communal and circulation areas, plant room, bin store, lifts, external works, drainage, and service installations including ground source heat pump heating solutions.

The housing scheme comprises 7 one-bed, 10 two-bed, and 1 bariatric bungalows with associated external works, drainage, and service installation.

"We have found them to be very professional from the outset. The team have a "can do" approach and have dealt with difficult site conditions and the problems of covid in a very pro-active manner, working hard to mitigate any delays to program."

Laura McBride | Senior Project Manager New Build Construction | Wigan Council