Making a splash for Diverse Abilities

New plans have been approved for a life changing hydrotherapy pool complex for adults with profound and life-long disabilities in Dorset.

It is a major milestone in Diverse Abilities £1million Splash Appeal to build the centre and its state-of-the-art therapy pool.

The development is due to be built within the campus of the charity’s Beehive Adult Centre in Manor Avenue, in Poole, which offers care and support for adults with complex needs.

David James Architects has been a supporter of Diverse Abilities for several years. David James has personally been involved on the panel to drive the Splash Appeal forward and as part of this drive DJA provided a free design service to deliver a much-needed state-ofthe-art therapy pool.

Having worked closely with Ken Parke Planning Consultants over the last 20 years, David felt their skills would be ideal in unlocking the complexity of the planning system. Ken Parke kindly provided all his skills free of charge in achieving a planning approval.

A spokesperson for Diverse Abilities said: “We are incredibly grateful to David James Architects, Ken Parke Planning Consultants and Kube Visuals for their generous support of this project and bringing the charity a step closer to realising this vital new facility.” Visit www.thesplashappeal.org.uk/ for more details and to offer support.

www.diverseabilities.org.uk