Building started in 2019 in our new location at 6 Hospital Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua – located opposite Kenepuru Hospital. The unit is 24 bedrooms with a large internal courtyard space, as well as external buildings for therapy and staff use.

The construction of the new site in Wellington is continuing as an approved essential construction project  during the pandemic. However, construction has been at a slower rate pushing back our completion date by at least one month.

Most of the bedrooms are nearing completion. The communal living areas are also looking closer to completion. Office spaces are taking shape and the car park is in the process of being sealed.

Mike Cavit, our project manager, has been working closely with the architect and site manager to ensure progress continues and equipment needed for the building is sourced, and any concerns are resolved quickly and effectively.  ABI thanks Mike for his tireless work on our building. We would also like to thank Armstrong Downes and its contractors who have been working during the pandemic.  They have been doing a fantastic job under difficult circumstances.

We are now working on the fit-out of the new facility with window blinds, furniture and other needs to make sure the transition across is as smooth as possible with minimal delays. At present, we are on-track to move to the new facility in June. This timeframe may change dependent on New Zealand’s pandemic status.

Click here to listen to Dr Tanya’s (ABI’s Medical Director) interview on Radio New Zealand talking about brain injuries and the expertise provided at ABI Rehab.