Auckland Council has granted the $6.5 million project resource consent.
Hospice manager Kathryn Ashworth says the celebration was an opportunity to thank the architects, consultants, campaign volunteers, the building project group, North Shore Hospice Trustees and the local hospice advisory board and staff for their contribution so far.
“We think you are all wonderful,” she said. “We would not have got this far without you.”
Kathryn said many of those involved in the project to date had gone above and beyond to help, and many had given their time and expertise free of charge. Special mention was made of planner Burnette O’Connor, engineer Ian Hutchinson and building group chair Bruce Manson. The architects Chow:Hill were also thanked.
Hospice hopes to open the purpose-built day care facility in Glenmore Drive by Christmas next year. The centre will accommodate day respite, clinics, therapeutic activities, a quiet reflection area, and a new garage sale area.
