Ground broken at £13m intergenerational scheme
Ground has been broken at a £13m intergenerational scheme in Bowdon, south Manchester, by Altrincham-based McGoff Construction.
The latest development is situated on the corner of Langham Road and Marlborough Road, on the site of the former Bowdon Mercure hotel, within the Bowdon Conservation Area.
It will feature a purpose-built 51-bed care home and children’s day nursery with approximately 90 places.
Prior to breaking ground, the company has, in recent weeks, been busy preparing the land for build and overseeing the demolition of much of the hotel. Two historic buildings have been retained, the Hydro building and Hawthorn Lea villas, which will be incorporated into the development.
A joint venture with Patrick Properties, it is the second such development for the McGoff Group in Cheshire, building on the success of its first pioneering intergenerational scheme in Lymm that has been successfully operational for more than 12 months, and is close to the company’s headquarters on Altrincham Business Park.
When complete, the development will result in a thriving new hyperlocal community bringing young and old together regularly to spend time in each other’s company which has many proven health, social and wellbeing benefits for all. It will also result in significant job creation with more than 100 new roles available at the care home and approximately 30 at the nursery.
Group managing director for McGoff Construction Services, Dean Johnston, said: “Following the success of our flagship first intergeneration scheme in Lymm, we have seen first-hand the incredible impact this kind of setting can provide for the local community and are very much looking forward to delivering this in Bowdon.”
The group’s care home provider, New Care, will take responsibility for the care home. The nursery will be operated by Back to the Garden, the group’s day nursery concept which focuses on child-led natural learning through activity and play.
Other McGoff Group businesses will also be involved in the construction process: Panacea Building Systems will supply the lightweight steel frame, integrated roofing and bespoke drylining installations for the care home; and McGoff Group Facilities Services and Edencroft will cover off the passive fire and mechanical and electrical services, respectively, for both the care home and nursery.
With construction now under way, practical completion for the nursery is due in April 2025 and the care home May 2025.
Representing its ninth deal with the McGoff Group, Puma Property Finance has provided a £13m funding facility for the development with financial advice provided by Alantra.
