STATUS
Complete

LOCATION
Nanaimo, BC

REGION
Vancouver Island

CLIENT
Vancouver Island Mental Health Society

PROJECT TEAM
Low Hammond Rowe Architects
Saywell Contracting

BUILDING SIZE
23 housing units

PROJECT COST
$5.1 million

COMPLETION DATE
December 2020

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 PROVIDED

• Feasibility analysis and studies
• Site and land use planning
• Procurement and consultant management
• Funding applications, management and reporting
• Project management
• Construction administration