Tilbury Douglas, a UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out business, has successfully built Knowl Park House in Mirfield, a ‘state-of-the-art’ dementia daycare centre and Centre of Excellence for Kirklees Council.
The construction company said: “Delivered through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Construction Works Framework, the project has transformed the site to offer vital care services and innovative training resources to the community.” The project recently won the Constructing Excellence Award for Delivering Value, ‘recognising the significant social impact created during the construction’. Tilbury Douglas says its ‘commitment to community engagement and social value’ was ‘pivotal in achieving this accolade’.
The new single-storey daycare centre provides 25 places and meets the University of Stirling’s Gold Standard for dementia-friendly environments. The centre features four distinct zones – Home Therapy, Wellbeing, Arts and Crafts, and a Garden Zone – ensuring a stimulating and supportive environment for service-users. The facility also includes staff welfare areas, dining and kitchen spaces, and hygiene rooms for both comfort and practicality.
Alongside the daycare centre, the Centre of Excellence offers ‘cutting-edge’ training spaces, an Assisted Technology area showcasing the latest advancements in dementia care, and a demonstration bungalow for hands-on learning.
Community involvement was central to the project’s success. Social value initiatives included participation in Build UK’s Open Doors programme, educational outreach through guest lectures and site visits, and fundraising for Reach Academy’s new construction workshop. Volunteers also supported the Happy Memories dementia café, and assisted Mirfield in Bloom in rejuvenating Hopton New Road Bridge.
Paul Ellenor, Regional director – Yorkshire and North East, at Tilbury Douglas, said: “We are incredibly proud to have delivered a facility that not only meets the highest standards in dementia care, but will also have a lasting positive impact on the local community. Being recognised by Constructing Excellence is a fantastic achievement, and reflects the dedication of everyone involved.
