Following receipt of planning approval, Yorkshire developer Conroy Brook will shortly commence work on a much-needed 15-bed residential close care unit for the Hollybank Trust.

The special development will be situated in the grounds of the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital, Holmfirth, next door to Conroy Brook’s recently completed retirement living complex.

Hollybank is a charity with a national reputation for excellence; a unique and effective organisation, working with some of society's most vulnerable members – children and adults with complex physical disabilities. They specialise in caring for and developing these individuals through a combination of specialist schools, children’s homes and independent housing.

Conroy Brook designed the three storey unit – which will comprise one 5 bedroom apartment on each floor – in close conjunction with Hollybank to meet the Trust’s specific requirements, and all the relevant legislation regarding the young people’s needs.

In addition the accommodation will provide a pleasant and comfortable environment to nurture and support its residents, whilst being in keeping with neighbouring buildings and the local landscape.

“Conroy Brook is a company with a reputation for craftsmanship and high quality standards, and we’re delighted to be in partnership with them on this project,” says Hollybank’s Head of Property & Development Chris Coleby. “We have every confidence that they can deliver the unit at Holme Valley to us in the form required, and within what is a very short time frame, enabling us to provide safe, secure and pleasant accommodation for our young people.”

Director of Conroy Brook, Richard Conroy, commented: “We are very pleased to be working with Hollybank on such a worthwhile project. Our aim is to provide a modern, purpose-built facility with the very highest quality that will further facilitate the excellent work of the Hollybank Trust.”

Added On: 6th August 2008

 

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