Building works commenced in May following the purchase of the former council owned storage site on Glanrafon Road in the heart of Mold town centre.
Two GP practices, The Grosvenor Street and the Bradley Practices, and Betsi Calwaladr University Health Board, will be relocating to this new 1,100m2 facility early next year, which has been sympathetically designed to reflect the adjacent listed buildings, creating a new focal point within the main town centre car parking area. Each GP practice will have their own identity within the building emphasised by individualised interior design which will be complemented by local art features in the main entrance lobby and waiting areas.
Construction will consist of as many locally sourced materials as possible, blending products and textures to create a welcoming building to serve the local community. The highest building standards will be achieved and the end product will be accredited with a BREEAM rating of 'Very Good' with 'Excellent' for energy saving thereby reducing the building's carbon footprint. The building will be naturally ventilated and heated by a combination of underfloor heating and conventional radiators powered by a combined heat and power unit. As well as the best use of natural sun light, many technologies will also be utilised in order to conserve energy including move sensors and photo cells to control lighting and ensure lighting is only used when required, taking account of natural light.
Offering services to over 8,000 patients, the building will be ready in May 2012.
