MAINTENANCE/UPGRADES - Halifax Campus

Maintaining our facilities/campuses to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs of those who call Northwood home.

New Hot Water Storage System

One important project that was completed in 2023 was the replacement of the hot water boilers and storage system. The system is made up of eight smaller storage tanks set parallel to each other. This system will guarantee supply and sustainability during any repairs.

Northwood has also replaced the existing booster pump. Booster pumps send the water supply to the Manor building. We have installed two booster pumps, so we would have redundancy i.e. back up.

New Northwood sign

During the exterior painting process, it was suggested that we install a new Northwood sign facing Barrington Street and the MacDonald Bridge. On an average work day, there are approximately 48,000 crossings on the bridge. We thought that having a Northwood sign facing in that direction would be a great branding opportunity.

Exterior painting

In 2022, it was decided that the exterior of the Halifax Campus was in need of a face-lift. Over the span of ten months, the Centre and Manor buildings were power washed, painted, and sealed. There were also concrete tears repaired during this process. This process helped improve the look of the building and tie it all together with a common colour scheme.

The maintenance department has been working hard on tasks that will safeguard critical services at Northwood. They have been using what is called a "Critical Matrix" which the maintenance department uses to determine which equipment and systems are critical to the operational objectives of Northwood.

The maintenance team has identified the following as critical systems and equipment:

• Water supply and distribution systems

• Sewage system

• Power supply and distribution, including back-up generated power

• Nurse Call System - partnered with IT team

• Care beds and lifts

• Ventilation systems

• Medical equipment

• Lift safety, five alarm, sprinkler, and security systems

• Building structure

For 2022 the following Maintenance tasks have been completed:

• Security systems: Installed a card swipe system in the Manor elevator.

• Building Structure: Installed new ceiling in the Halifax Cabana.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Installed new boilers and storage system in the Manor.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Installed new boilers and storage system in the Manor

• The main street at our Halifax Campus has had a face-lift as well - emulating the warmth and character of a community main street.

• Activity Centre: We initiated a project to update the Activity Centre and upgrade our audiovisual equipment

The following maintenance tasks are scheduled in 2023.

• Nurse Call System: Replace the nurse call system in the Centre building and the Manor building.

• Lift safety systems: Install new fire alarm panels in the Tower, Centre, and the Manor building.

• Lift safety systems and security: Install fire suppression system in the Northwood IT computer room in the Manor.

• Water supply and distribution systems: Replace water and sewage lines in the Centre - West.

MAINTENANCE/UPGRADES

Bedford Campus

For 2022/2023 the following maintenance tasks have been completed:

• Hallways have been painted

• Counter tops in the dining rooms and serveries have been replaced

• Upgraded the laundry facility with a new high capacity washing machine

• Replacement of the loading leveler

• Exterior siding replacement

• Changes to the parking lot to prevent through traffic which had created safety issues Exterior siding replacement

• External storage unit