The Lord Mayor of Canterbury Councillor Keji Moses and Lady Mayoress Carol Reed have officially opened a new £21m care-focused retirement village in Herne Bay, Kent.
Visiting to commemorate build completion, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress cut a green ribbon to declare the development officially open and ready to welcome its first residents.
The development, located on Canterbury Road, has been led by McGoff Group, a collective of construction-related businesses involved in design, building, facilities management and operations, including McGoff Construction, Dunham Care and Villafont Homes.
The project includes 50 retirement bungalows and a 67-bed care home, aimed at providing accommodation and care options for older people who wish to remain in the local area.
The care home, managed by Trisha King, includes en-suite bedrooms, lounges, dining rooms, communal areas, assisted bathrooms, a beauty salon and outdoor spaces including gardens and a first-floor terrace.
The site also includes 50 one and two-bedroom bungalows developed by Villafont. The housing is intended for people aged over 60, with optional access to additional support services.
According to the developer, more than 20% of the bungalows have been reserved, and the care home is preparing to welcome its first residents.
During their visit, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress toured the facilities and met representatives from the McGoff Group and some residents.
Lord Mayor Cllr Moses said: “We are delighted to be here today to celebrate the completion of this beautiful new development that will support and enhance life for older individuals in our Herne Bay community.
“I have been impressed with the design and incredibly high standards of the care home, and also the superb quality and lifestyle concept of the bungalows. It has been great to view the whole development and meet the talented teams involved. I wish each of the new residents all the very best in their new homes. I am confident that they will be very happy here.”
Dave McGoff, chairman of McGoff Group, added: “We are grateful to the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for joining today and officially opening the development.
“As more residents move into their new homes, we are looking forward to seeing the new community come to life, providing a good lifestyle, comfort and care for local individuals wishing to remain in this highly desirable part of Kent.”
