Guernsey Housing Association (GHA) has officially completed the development of La Vieille Plage, a new specialised housing development designed to support islanders with a range of physical and learning disabilities.
The GHA-owned development will provide high-quality, purpose-built accommodation for 14 residents.
It has been carefully designed with input from Health & Social Care to support residents with varying levels of need, helping them to live as independently as possible.
Each of the one-bedroom flats includes its own kitchen and bathroom, alongside shared communal spaces to encourage social interaction and a sense of community.
The building also includes dedicated facilities for staff, including an office, overnight accommodation, and a therapy room to support residents’ wellbeing.
Lisa de Kooker, Chief Operating Officer at GHA, said: ‘La Vieille Plage is a specialised housing development that has been designed entirely around the people who will call it home. Every detail of the building has been carefully considered to support independence and dignity, with care delivered in a way that works for residents and not limited by the building itself.
We are incredibly proud to have worked with HSC to deliver this for the island. It’s really exciting to have people move into a place that has been created just for them, where they can feel supported, build their independence and enjoy a better quality of life.’
Deputy Dr George Oswald, President of the Committee for Health and Social Care, said: ‘Projects like La Vieille Plage show what can be achieved when we design services around the needs of the people who rely on them. By working closely with the GHA, we’ve been able to create a purpose‑built environment for those with complex needs that enables residents to live more independently, supported by a space that truly works for them. I’m grateful to everyone involved for helping deliver something that will make a real difference to people’s lives.’
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Notes to Editors
The development is now complete. The building is currently being fitted with specialist equipment ahead of residents moving in. Media will be invited to attend an official opening ceremony once this work is complete. No interviews will be offered at this stage, but interviews will take place at the opening.