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Kirklees Council has appointed a contractor to revamp existing learning disability day care facilities in North Kirklees.

Modernising our facilities

Jupiter Construction, who are experienced in new build developments, extensions, conversions and refurbishments, will soon begin work to modernise day care facilities at Mill Dale and Crescent Dale in Heckmondwike this spring. The existing buildings will be repurposed to support up to 40 adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism.

It is the council’s vision for all people with complex disabilities in Kirklees that they have the best start in life and are independent in adulthood.  The updated facilities will incorporate design features that will give maximum flexibility, be fully inclusive and promote independence.

What’s inside

There will be immersive rooms to enable multi-sensory experiences and specialist assistive technology including an interactive Magic table.  A variety of small, medium and large rooms will cater for different activities; the landscaping will improve to include specialist disability and wheelchair swings; and there will be separate outdoor eating areas, raised beds and a potting shed for service users to develop their green fingers.

Councillor Beverley Addy, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health said:

“I am so pleased to see the start of another capital project that will benefit some of our more vulnerable residents in Kirklees and help take us closer to our vision of providing the very best in day care services across the borough.

“This will further improve facilities in North Kirklees for adults with complex and multiple learning and physical disabilities – both to support those facing these difficulties now and for those children who will access this support in the future. Our modernised facilities will help our residents to enjoy independence and achieve better outcomes in their lives.”

Matt Wass, Managing Director at Jupiter Construction said:

“We are proud to be working with Kirklees Council to deliver this exciting scheme to the local community. This complex development involves extensive refurbishment, remodelling and expansion to create repurposed facilities that will allow Kirklees Council to provide cutting edge day care for adults with multiple learning disabilities and autism. We hope all end users will thrive in their new environment.”

All proposed building changes will incorporate design and technology features that support neurodiversity and people with complex physical disabilities.

Timeline

Redevelopments will begin in Spring 2025 and are anticipated to be completed by Winter 2025/26.

Read more about the redevelopment of day care facilities in North Kirklees.