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[email protected] birchipblc@ Est. 1875 bigpond.com Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, February 12, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof Village Extension Close to Completion As reported in the “Buloke Times” in May, 2020, Goodwin Village made a start to build a five bed extension to the existing 33 bed residential aged care building. Locks Constructions of the painting is being finished Horsham had commenced the off, floor coverings are going pour of the foundations. in, and both the plumbing and The extension is posi- electrical “fit offs” are in tioned at the end of the south progress. wing of the Johnson-Good- Improvements win Memorial Homes. Apart from the 5 beds with single The original residential ensuites, there are other aged care building was built spaces that are being con- over 43 years ago in 1978, structed including dining and but has had several improve- lounge rooms, increased stor- ments, and extensions added over the years. This new ex- age, public toilets, and offices. • New extensions at Goodwin Village. The Commonwealth De- tension is just another step by partment of Health is provid- the management to ensure the The residential care build- Future Growth “baby boomer” generation, Goodwin Village is look- ing a grant for a total of building keeps pace with the ing will also remain the busi- In building the 5-bed resi- but this won’t really com- ing for people who need $1,862,000.