Construction At Rest Haven

(David Driedger overlooks handling units being upgraded)

Construction crews have set up shop at Rest Haven in Steinbach.

David Driedger is Chief Executive Officer for HavenGroup. He says crews are undertaking a heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) upgrade on the thirty year old building.

"It's time to replace the air handling units to have more efficient systems," explains Driedger. "To have systems that will allow us to have better temperature control, better air exchanges for the type of environment we have and also just to maintain better humidity levels."

Driedger says the way the system is set up today, the building's air handlers on the flat portion of the roof are exposed to the elements. The units will be enclosed in order to better protect the equipment and look more aesthetically pleasing.

The project will cost nearly $1.5 million, funded entirely by government. Work has already started and Driedger notes it should wrap around March.

Driedger says they had recognized issues over the last number of years and had made numerous requests to government before finally receiving the funding. He notes once complete, residents and staff should notice temperature controls to be more reflective of what they should be.