Aged Care

Project Completion | mecwacare John Hood Terrace

Post date
17.12.2025
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We are excited to announce the completion of mecwacare’s John Hood Terrace aged care residence in Richmond, VIC.

The project involved the design and construction of a 77-bed residence with a double basement and six levels in total.

The residence incorporates generous dining and communal spaces on each level, including self-serve café zones, a library, cinema, multipurpose activity room, hair salon, private dining room and communal TV room – all finished to mecwacare’s signature high standards.

Situated on the busy Church Street with tram lines, access and egress to the site proved challenging. A strong traffic management plan was implemented and closely monitored to maintain safety and minimise disruption.

Preservation of the heritage façade was also a key challenge, with the team conducting early inspections to assess the existing propping and completing remedial works to ensure the structure was protected during construction.

Read more on the Project Page – https://www.totalconstruction.com.au/project/mecwacare-john-hood-terrace/

Excellent work from the Project Team – Rob Nowak, Damien Milton, Tom Potter, Liam Orrell, Sanjula Abeywickrema, Toby McCormack, Clayton Mullet, Manny Casaccio and Shannon Barker.

Architect: Life Architecture and Urban Design

Superintendent: APG

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