Northeast Veteran Training & Rehabilitation Center- Gardner, MA
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Ceremonial Groundbreaking September 26, 2008;
Land clearing/excavating began October 28, 2008
Baybutt Construction serves as the program manager for this multi-phased project, which began in September 2006 with design and permitting. Construction started with the conversion/renovation of a Kelton Street house into the construction Site Office/Operations Center, the house which will eventually become the NVTRC management office. The Rehabilitation Center is situated on twelve acres of land donated by Mount Wachusett Community College. The facilities of the College are open to the veterans and their families. The College has extended free access to veterans and their family members to the full curriculum of College level classes. The College Day Care Center will be available at no cost to the families. The Heywood Hospital, located directly across the street from the NVTRC facility, will be part of the services available to the NVTRC program. The Veterans and families will be housed in separate living quarters located on the Project grounds. These cottages will be approximately 1000 sq ft with two bedrooms, bath, kitchen and living area. The cottage concept will allow the clients to practice their living skills and provide privacy for both the veteran and his/ her family. This project will achieve LEED Silver certification.
Architect:
Kuhn Riddle Architects
Amherst, MA
Ceremonial Groundbreaking September 26, 2008;
Land clearing/excavating began October 28, 2008
