Ogilvie Construction has completed the £10 million build of a community care hub in central Greenock.
The Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub, designed by Holmes Miller and delivered by hub West Scotland, is an Inverclyde Council facility to support adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs and has been built on the former Hector McNeil Baths site.
Nicknamed ‘The Hub’ by staff, service users and partners, the building represents a milestone in delivering modern, inclusive and person-centred care across Inverclyde to replace the traditional learning disability day service model.
The Hub offers a wide range of therapeutic and support services within a single, integrated space. These include specialist areas for rebound therapy, immersive therapy and physiotherapy, alongside life skills facilities that will support individuals to develop independence in areas such as cooking and daily living.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said, “The new Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub looks incredible inside and out but, more importantly, marks a significant step forward in how services are delivered for our communities and reflects the HSCP’s ongoing commitment to partnership and innovation.
“This facility has been designed with and for the people who will use it, and it will enable staff to provide more integrated, responsive and person-centred support.
“It’s a fantastic investment in the community for the benefit of service users, staff and partners and I look forward to seeing the positive difference it will make.”
Grier Edmead, Operations Director, Central Scotland, Ogilvie Construction, added: “It is fantastic to see the hub now open, and we are proud to have delivered this important community facility for Inverclyde Council.”
The building has been designed to promote wellbeing, with many spaces offering direct access to outdoor areas to support therapeutic horticulture and the benefits of time spent outdoors.
A dedicated autism-friendly zone, with its own separate entrance, has also been developed to provide a calmer, more accessible environment for individuals who require it. Service users, parents, carers and wider stakeholders have played a central role in shaping the design of the Hub, ensuring that it reflects their needs, priorities and aspirations.