Village Green renovations move along
Monday, June 6, 2005 -- Natalie Miller
Enclosed for weeks now by a temporary barrier, the walls came down at Village Green Friday, revealing details of renovations to the home.

The 30-year-old Selby long-term care home is undergoing the second stage of about $300,000 worth of renovations to modernize the building that’s home to 66 residents. Village Green’s lobby is the primary target for the renovations aimed at creating a space that’s welcoming for residents and their family members.

A fireplace with brick mantel will be installed in the new family room. Oak pillars extend to the ceiling and bench seating, along with five elegant chandeliers, are also part of the new lobby. New furniture, carpeting, flooring and paint will complete the space.

The area under construction has been closed off by temporary walls to minimize disruption and for safety reasons.

The fireplace still needs to be installed, the bench seating is not quite complete and the new information centre is under construction still. The renovations are expected to be complete this month.

“It’s completely transformed the home,” says Linda about the renovations.

The public washrooms have been updated, as well as improvements made in the small dining room, including new cupboards and improved resident washrooms. The offices at Village Green have also been redone with new carpet and paint.

The first stage of renovations at Village Green were completed late in 2004 and included the installation of air conditioning, a fresh coat of paint in the hallways and new flooring and ceiling tiles in residents’ rooms.

Village Green Administrator Linda Pierce suspects the overall facelift will be a selling point for new families considered long-term care for their relatives in the Selby area.