The extension to the Taieri Ward of the Leslie Groves Wakari Hospital is well advanced and on track to be completed by early September.

This extension will provide a further 4 D6 Level Psychogeriatric beds, two additional lounges, a staff office, sluice room and small kitchenette.

These additions along with a replacement of floor coverings throughout ward will bring significant improvements, allowing for a separation of residents for recreational activities and care. A recent donation of $10,000 from the Diocesan Social Justice Committee towards the cost of installing a Hygienic Diffuser in the Sluice Room was much appreciated.

As well, thanks to a “Green Loan” from the ANZ Bank and a $40,000 grant from the Alexander McMillan Trust, a considerable cost saving has resulted for the installation of two woodchip boilers and a standby generator.

This has enabled Leslie Groves Hospital to decouple from the present costly hot water supply from the Wakari Hospital Boiler,  ensuring that in the event of a loss of electricity from the local provider our residents would not be without heating or hot water.

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