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Robin Lawler CEO
Whitebeck Court – a case study
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David StanleyDirector supported living
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Our presentation
What is Whitebeck Court?
How and why it happened
What makes it special?
The technology used
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Whitebeck Court
16 storey tower block in Charlestown North Manchester
Owned by Manchester City Council, unoccupied for 3 years
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Whitebeck Court – now
91 modern, affordable 1 & 2 bed, extra care apartments
Extensive communal and welfare facilities
Sky Lounge on the roof
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A few facts & features
Contract Value - £8.9m
Programme - 68 weeks ( November 2009 – March 2011)
Scope - Stripped to structural frame, re-clad, re-planned new services and new extensions
SustainabilityBREEAM “very good” rating achieved
Photo Voltaic installation – (output 15.6 mwh, CO2 saving 8.86 tonnes)
Sedam roofing to new day centre extension
Energy efficient glazing and cladding system
Connected to existing gas fired district heating system
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How Wates got involved
In competition - 2 stage
Mapping out the journey
Delivering more than just a building
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How and why Whitebeck happened
The Vision
Spotting an opportunity and making it happen
Engaging the community
Challenge the traditional approach
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The Team
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Meeting the demand
An ageing population
Affordability
Funding the project
Working in partnership
DoH extra care housing grant
Decent Homes’ funding contribution
Energy funding
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Some of the challenges
Securing the funding
Selling the concept to tenants
Converting an existing building
Switching from 50% sales to 100% rented
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What makes Whitebeck special
Homes with independence and assisted support
Contemporary living with assisted technology
An engaged and involved community
A range of on site facilities including:
RestaurantIT suiteSky loungeShopBeauty salonEric Hobin activity centreSecure landscaped gardenOn site Care Team
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Using technology
Getting it right for the resident
Warden call system- personal pedants- static alarm unit- 24 hour contact
IT suite – Desk tops available for free usage
Digital cabling to all apartments – TV and data
Concierge telephone system
Heating controls – easy to use
Communicating the benefits, educating, giving support and guidance
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Whitebeck today
Has the vision been achieved?
Would we do it again? Lessons learnt
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