Major renovations are currently underway at all four residential properties at OkapuF2 Farm, in line with the Healthy Homes legislation.
Improvements to buildings include new aluminum double-glazed joinery, new decks, ceiling and underfloor insulation, new heat pumps, external weather board replacements, internal relining and regibbing, and other mahi as required.
OkapuF2 Farm Stay Accommodation In line with the Strategic Plan focus to diversify income streams, the shearers' quarters and top farm house (528 Aotea Rd) are currently being refurbished to be utilised as farm stay accommodation. Once completed they will both be advertised on www.bachcare.co.nz for future bookings.
Photos before and during renovations
Mahi underway for the Shearers Quarters includes:
New decking with disabled ramp access
new disabled toilet with full wet-lined disabled shower facilities
new shared bathroom design and layout
ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation
new heat pump in lounge and heating in all rooms
new driveway and car parking
mara kai (vege garden)
new carpet and lino
new fencing
other mahi as required.
Mahi underway for the Top House includes:
New open plan kitchen layout
new spa decking
new bathroom and toilet layout
new carpet and lino
ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation
new heat pump in lounge and heating in all rooms
external weather board replacements
replace and fix all rotting timbers
internal relining and regibbing
new fencing
other mahi as required.
Photos of completed decking
The Trust board thanks Ethan and his team from https://www.lewisconstruction.co.nz for their mahi in completing these renovations.