Japara Hallam Refurbishment

NCS delivered 11 aged care refurbishments for Japara as part of the Phase 1 program, including the Hallam site. Works at Hallam were carried out in a live environment, requiring considered staging, resident-focused design solutions, and detailed contractor coordination to ensure the facility remained fully operational throughout the upgrade process.

This $4M refurbishment project at Japara Hallam Aged Care involved the internal redevelopment of an existing facility, with a focus on enhancing resident comfort and operational efficiency. The works included the complete upgrade of bedrooms, a new living/lounge area, and the modernisation of the facility’s main entry. The project also featured external landscaping and a redesigned carpark to improve accessibility and aesthetics.

The project required detailed staging and planning due to the live aged care environment, including the temporary installation of a kitchen to maintain uninterrupted meal service during construction. Regulatory approvals, including a planning permit, were managed alongside challenges such as working around a live NBN cable discovered post-award. A portion of the project was delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating sensitive health and safety adaptations.

The refurbishment of Japara Hallam has had a meaningful and lasting impact on the local aged care community.

Location
Hallam, Victoria

Community impact
The upgrade provided residents with improved living conditions through refreshed bedroom environments, enhanced communal areas that encourage social interaction, and a welcoming new entrance that supports a sense of pride and dignity in place. The project reflects a broader commitment to dignified, high-quality care for ageing Australians and strengthens aged care infrastructure in the Hallam community.