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spend on air conditioning. The renovation also incorporated solar water heating panels on the roof top reducing sole reliance on the boiler for hot water requirements of the hotel. The incorporation of a water recycling plant to recycle water required for flushing washrooms is another aspect aimed at conserving water and reducing fresh water demand from the mains supply. The washrooms feature electronic taps that dispense water on demand avoiding wastage. The toilets also feature water saving flushing systems. Lighting is on demand with light sensors fitted in public corridors and washrooms, automatically switching on when one approaches the space.
Valley Road Shell petrol station on the lower side of the site. The uppers side access to the Flame Tree restaurant next to NSSF building has been retained. The construction contract was awarded on 17th October 2018 and the contractor broke ground on 5th November 2018. The project’s first phase consisting of hotel rooms will be handed over to the client by end of July 2021. The Health Club, Gym and Changing rooms are also expected to be completed alongside the rooms with the spa being completed by end of August 2021. The public areas interior design is expected to be completed towards the last quarter of the year for implementation in 2022.
The new facility will still maintain the existing Kenyatta Avenue access adjacent to
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