Farrans Construction has secured a contract to build a £50m senior living village in Bedfordshire, UK.

The extensive development will be constructed on the location of the earlier leisure centre in Flitwick.

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This scheme will include a 72-bed care home, eight-bed short stay unit and 88 independent living apartments for people aged over 55 years.

Designed by architects, Oliver and Robb, the scheme will meet dementia-friendly guidelines as well as energy performance standards, known as Passivhaus.

Work on the project is scheduled to commence in February 2022, with the care home and independent living apartments set for completion in Autumn 2023.

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Farrans regional director Cathal Montague said: “We are looking forward to beginning work on site in early 2022 and continuing to build on our strong relationship with Central Bedfordshire Council, as they progress with the agenda to deliver future-proof, high quality residential facilities for older people. We have recently started construction on Marigold House in Leighton Buzzard and we are approaching completion on Hendon Hall for Signature Living.

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“Our team will be bringing our expertise and knowledge of the senior living sector to Steppingley Road older persons’ village, meeting dementia-friendly guidelines and incorporating the highest standards of sustainability to achieve Passivhaus accreditation.”

Central Bedfordshire Council director of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing Julie Ogley said: “After a robust tender process Farrans were awarded the contract based on best value, quality and their strong track record and expertise in delivering construction projects of this nature on time and to budget.”

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Image: This scheme will include a 72-bed care home, eight-bed short stay unit and 88 independent living apartments for people aged over 55 years. Credit: Farrans/CRH plc.