The project comprised of the demolition of the former West Villa building and the construction of the new Two Rivers Medical Centre incorporating consultation rooms, a minor operations facility, triage rooms, medical records storage areas, reception, administration and patient waiting areas, as well as a pharmacy.

The two-storey building was constructed using a steel framed structure with precast concrete pre-stressed upper floors and staircases. The external envelope of the building was formed with a combination of through coloured render and decorative rainscreen cladding, supported with a steel external wall framing system together with timber composite windows and external screens. The mono pitch roof was formed with an insulated roof cladding system.

Internally, the room spaces were formed with a combination of blockwork and metal stud partitions. Good quality robust healthcare type finishes were installed together with fixed medical furniture and specialist equipment. The building also incorporates medical type mechanical and electrical building services.

Testimonial:
“I thought it appropriate to set out in writing our thanks for the level of professionalism the team at Barnes has shown in delivering what is truly landmark project for Ipswich.

Apollo has enjoyed working closely with Barnes on this project. Every aspect of the project, from the initial tender stage, through the contract initiation and the delivery of the project has been excellent.

May we also congratulate Barnes for delivering the building on-time and in line with the financial envelope set by Apollo.
Thank you for your continued support during the post-handover stage and we hope that we will work with the team at Barnes again in the very near future as we progress the delivery of our nationwide development pipeline.”
Stuart Clark, Development Manager, Apollo Capital Projects Development Ltd.