Firm gives shelter bathrooms a facelift
BATHROOMS at a homeless shelter have been refurbished - thanks to the generosity of a building firm.
The Petrus Hub on Great George Street has been given a facelift by staff from St Helen’s-based M&Y Maintenance and Construction.
Petrus coordinator Denis Skelton said: “Petrus Hub supports up to 100 vulnerable adults every week and we are incredibly proud of the work we do. However, it’s fair to say that the facilities we offer had become run down over the years. We had planned to carry out extensive refurbishments to the bathroom areas of the Hub, which were proving to be very costly. Not only did M&Y carry out this work free of charge, they worked in such a quick and efficient way that there was minimal disruption to our service users. The difference this has made to the Hub and, more importantly to those using the facilities, is incredible.”
M&Y, with support from TP Managed Services, BSE Electrical, MCP and Martlews Property Maintenance, refurbished the bath, shower and toilet rooms, including replacing showers, baths, toilets and sinks and laying new flooring.
M&Y managing director Gill Kelly said: “I am so happy to be able to support this fantastic organisation. The work they do to help some of the most vulnerable people in our communities is inspiring. I am proud to say this won’t be the first project we do with Petrus – we have committed to a new project each year to help Petrus deliver their services.”