25/01/10 - Richmond Primary Care Centre Opens for Business

Jon Davies, Contracts Manager for Thomas Vale Construction, commented:“The Thomas Vale Team worked closely with Prime and BaS LIFT Co to ensure the project was delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. This flagship project is a testament to the collaborative approach adopted by Thomas Vale with its clients and it was a pleasure to be involved with a project with such a positive team of people.”

The 58 week programme which commenced back in March 2008, was completed on time and within budget. The development offers a “one stop shop” of GPs, physiotherapists and dentists, complete with on site parking at Richmond Road in Stechford.

Birmingham’s East and North Primary Care Trust are behind the scheme, which is set to increase the amount of NHS dentistry provisions. The new health centre is one of a series of new developments across the North and East of Birmingham, which fall under the Local ‘Improvement Finance Trust Project’, as part of ‘Birmingham and Solihull Solutions.’

The Health Centre facilitates up to 13,000 residents, providing the locals with a range of provisions within the Health Centre which consist of a Physiotherapy department, 3 Dental suites, Treatment rooms, Ancillary rooms, GP consulting, Offices, Meeting rooms and a Podiatry department.

Thomas Vale Construction incorporated a range of sustainable build elements, including, sun pipe lighting throughout the centre, which helps to illuminate the interior of the building. The pipes catch the day light, which is reflected down a mirrored spiral, this then filters in to the building, complimenting the regular lighting system throughout the centre. Other features include, wind catcher ventilation systems on the second floor, additional insulation, an aqua pave storm water retention system, marmoleum flooring, motion detecting lighting and solar panels to provide hot water for the entire centre.