At Elkins Construction, we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we work. This summer, as part of that commitment, under our contract with Gravesham Borough Council, we carried out voluntary refurbishment works to the front and back gardens at Maddison House in Northfleet.
Maddison House offers a shared living environment for local disabled young adults and is run by KASBAH, an organisation offering a range of flexible support services to empower and promote independence for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. The house fosters a supportive community while encouraging residents to live independently, giving them the freedom to come and go as they wish. The improvements to the outdoor spaces directly enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of those living at KASBAH, creating areas for relaxation, socialisation, and recreation.
Our Multi-Trader, Costa Panayiotou, led the works, which involved a wide range of improvements. Tasks included weeding and tidying the gardens, cutting back overgrown areas, repairing gates, painting garden benches, replacing the floor in the bike shed, and providing a new table. Together, these enhancements have transformed both the front and back gardens, giving residents a more enjoyable and inviting environment to spend time outdoors.
Earlier this month, members of the Elkins team were pleased to attend a barbecue at Maddison House, in celebration of the support KASBAH has received from various sources throughout the year. This provided a wonderful opportunity to see the back garden being enjoyed by staff and residents.
Sam Williams, House Co-ordinator at KASBAH, expressed her delight with the results: “Costa has done a really good job, even fixing our infamously dodgy gate. The front garden now looks huge! Thank you so much for all your help.”
We are pleased to support KASBAH and to see how our efforts can make a real difference in the community. Through projects like this, we’re proud to be helping create spaces that local residents can enjoy for years to come.
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