NOVEMBER 2021 especially when you factor in all the energy efficiency components, so there have been challenges,” adds Paul. “But we’ve been able to resolve them because everyone has been collaborative. Everyone’s worked together to come up with solutions that will meet the needs of the clients coming here. Everyone has been focused on creating an end result that will meet the main objectives of the project.” Throughout the process, TPFA has also worked closely with St. George’s Anglican Church, as they will have two permanent offices in the facility. The facility also includes a large multipurpose room that is licensed to accommodate up to 150 people, and the Church will be holding their Sunday Services there, as well as hosting other select events throughout the week. “That’s another unique feature,” Doug says. “It’s going to be a collaborative, multi-purpose facility. A lot of people are going to be able to make use of it.” Despite the complications caused by the pandemic, construction on Templemont’s two buildings has proceeded smoothly. The independent living facility opened at the end of August, earlier this year, and the supportive care facility is expected to start admitting patients in January of next year. Both Paul and Doug are extremely proud of what TPFA has accomplished on both sites. “I think this will be the model of a lot of future projects,” Paul says. “Coming from a healthcare background, I know that mental health is rarely a priority – but I think that creating a site specifically with a mental health focus is going to make a statement. It’s going to show the importance of mental health. And I think this collaboration with AHS will pave the way for many future collaborations.”
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