Sanitation facilities will be made available to vulnerable Nottingham residents in the city centre. The previously unused space at the Arena Church, in Hockley, has been converted into a shower, washer and dryer facility for the residents who lack access to basic sanitation.
The church, which is based in Western Street, currently provides refuge, shelter and hot refreshments for vulnerable people who need it most. And Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has supported the church to deliver the sanitation facilities - which will be open in the near future.
The facilities will be on hand ready for when the church launches its new ‘Care for a Coffee’ initiative once funding is secured. The project will provide warm, safe spaces for vulnerable people to get a weekly hot meal, with an option to clean and dry clothes and make the most of a ‘shower hour’.
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Kevin Dodds, Construction Director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are great advocates of the work that Arena Church does for the local area, and are proud to have been involved in the delivery of vital sanitation facilities in the building, helping to support vulnerable communities. We hope those who need it most are reassured that there is a safe space where they can spend time, have a hot meal and use the shower and washing facilities.”
Jono Kirk, Pastor at Arena Church, said: “We at Arena Church, Nottingham, are so thankful for the work that G F Tomlinson and all subcontractors have carried out, transforming previously unused space to make an incredible difference to the lives of people with no access to such facilities.
“We believe this will act as a springboard in Arena Church Nottingham’s mission to serve the city and will really help in bringing our new ‘Care for a Coffee’ vision to life. Without G F Tomlinson and all they have done, this wouldn’t be possible. A big heartfelt thank you to all involved.”
G F Tomlinson recruited the services of Prime Flooring Solutions, Amptron Electrical Services, Browns Builders Merchants, and SV Timber to work alongside them to deliver the works at Arena Church, which started in mid-January and completed in February.
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