Verwood Councillor, Toni Coombs, had the honours of officially opening Westmount House; the first specialist college in Dorset for students with severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities, at the Ringwood Sheiling School on 29th June.
Verwood Councillor, Toni Coombs
Westmount House has been extended by Greendale Construction to a very high standard in order to meet the students needs and yet maintain the external architectural style.
The 32 week build involved the demolition and removal of sections of the existing building as well as constructing two new extensions, creating seven new bedrooms, laundry, shower rooms and bathrooms. A new stairwell has also been built, feeding into the new extensions and the second floor residents flat which has been refurbished with a kitchen and shower room.
Westmount House now benefits from new underfloor heating and M&E services. Many original features have been restored with circulation areas widened. A new roof with slate covering and the latest in regulation insulation, ensure the house is economically cost effective throughout the colder months. Greendale also installed new DG windows, created a new kitchen, boot room and office, as well as re-plastering throughout, restoring coving and redecorating before handing back to their clients on time and on budget.
Externally, Greendale focused on mirroring the existing render feature and band coursing in order to merge and blend the old with the new, creating a very impressive exterior to the building which will be officially opened with a ceremony in February.
Commenting on the extensive project, Greendale Director, Rob Hooker said, “We were delighted to be appointed on this combined refurbishment and new build project. We built up a terrific relationship with the school and carefully worked with them to produce a finished building of the highest quality; being both durable and affordable. It was a very enjoyable project to be involved with, and the end result is stunning. We wish Sheiling School all the very best with the new intake of students.”