Tender let for dementia upgrade

Gosford Council has accepted the tender of Artel Constructions for the upgrade the Meals on Wheels building in Woy Woy for use as a dementia day care facility.

Council accepted the company's tender at its meeting on November 4.

The tender for the upgrade of the facility in Woy Woy closed on October 17, with six tenders received.

The work would include the upgrading of the community building located at the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, to a dementia day care facility, to provide a comfortable environment with an extensive quality fit out for dementia day care and food services.

The work would entail minor demolition, structural modifications and refurbishment of the entire facility, according to a council report.

The construction period is 24 weeks with the work scheduled to commence this month.

A council report stated that it was considered that the tender by Atrel Constructions presented the most positive benefits to council.

It also stated: "Artel Constructions Pty Ltd are a local construction company with extensive experience in quality fit-outs and construction of community health related buildings for the NSW Department of Commerce".

The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the NSW Government Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care to the value of $1.65 million.

Council agenda COR.S97, 4 Nov 2008