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LOCATION
Nanaimo, BC
CLIENT
Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION
Completed
BUILDING SIZE
11,500 sq.ft.
23 Units
TOTAL BUDGET
$5.1 million
M’akola Development Services (MDS) supported the Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) with the redevelopment of their 285 Rosehill Street property, in Nanaimo BC, to increase housing available for adults with mental health diagnoses, addiction or cognitive challenges.
This project is designed to be rehabilitative in nature and is geared towards residents gaining independent living skills for integration back into the community. It includes 23 studio suites (one accessible unit), a reception area and office space. The 23 new studio units house individuals who are leading independent lives but who have access to VIMHS’ support services as needed.
MDS was responsible for federal and municipal funding applications, municipal approval processes, procurement of the full design team including the construction manager, contract administration, project team coordination and management of capital budget (soft and hard costs). MDS also coordinated the environmental assessment and remediation process on the project site.
MDS Services
- Feasibility Analysis
- Options Analysis
- Project Team Coordination
- Procurement
- Funding Applications
- Contract Administration
- Site and Land Use Planning
- Development and Construction Analysis and Planning
Project Reference
Taryn O’Flanagan
Executive Director, Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
