Project Value: $600,000
Over a three-year engagement at Glenhaven Green Village, Dukes executed a seven-stage internal and external repaint across all common areas and residences to revitalise the site and reset long-term maintenance. Through careful planning and respectful execution, we delivered a seamless experience for residents and asset managers alike.
Following a competitive tender, Dukes was appointed to complete Stage 1 works in 2023. The strength of our delivery led to further stages being awarded across 2024 and 2025, reinforcing Dukes’ role as a trusted long-term partner at Glenhaven Green Village.
The project involved repainting the external common property of the residential units, as well as internal and external repainting of the administration building, community centre and pool area. A key objective was to fully reset maintenance across the complex and provide asset protection for the next 10 years, with many common area surfaces requiring attention.
In addition, the team completed a staged external refurbishment of all properties within the complex across seven phases. This included roof cleaning, external painting of individual homes and driveway resealing to modernise the presentation of the estate with updated colours.
Careful planning, respectful execution, and strong communication were central to project success. Recognising the importance of maintaining smooth operations for the village operator, our team developed a detailed communications process designed to minimise disruption, reduce complaints and support daily routines.
Before each stage, our Project Manager issued a comprehensive works program shared with the village manager and all residents. Daily contact was maintained through our on-site team, ensuring any property-specific needs were quickly addressed and resident concerns were proactively managed.
Careful planning, respectful execution and strong communication were central to project success.
Our Site Foreman, Yuri, played a pivotal role in building trust with residents. His respectful communication, cheerful presence and high-quality workmanship quickly made him a much-loved figure within the community and contributed to strong resident satisfaction. Yuri joined the site in 2024 after relocating from Ukraine, and Dukes is proud to be sponsoring him to continue his career in Australia.
Working within a fully occupied retirement village required meticulous planning to protect resident safety and minimise disruption. Dukes implemented detailed risk mitigation strategies and maintained ongoing coordination and communication with the village management and residents to reduce the impact on daily routines.
Access across the complex presented several challenges, including areas that were difficult to reach by standard methods. Our team safely accessed all surfaces by employing a combination of specialised techniques, including abseiling over a pond to reach the rear of the community centre.
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All external surfaces were thoroughly washed and prepared prior to repainting and we used a Taubman’s coating system including:
Glenhaven is a fully occupied retirement village, and working within a busy complex like this required careful planning to ensure resident safety and minimise disruption. Ongoing coordination and communication were key to reducing the impact on daily life.
A variety of access methods were used to safely reach all surfaces, including abseiling over a pond to access the rear of the community centre.
We recognise that aged care and retirement communities are lived-in spaces, not just construction sites. Every project is approached with care — from detailed planning and open communication to working considerately around residents. Our focus is always on reducing disruption and delivering results with professionalism and respect.
Our site teams are trained to operate quietly and respectfully. We provide detailed works programs ahead of time, including advance notice to residents, managers and staff. Daily communication keeps everyone informed and allows us to respond quickly to resident needs or schedule adjustments.
Yes. We specialise in painting and remedial works in operational aged care and retirement living settings. From roof washing to internal repainting and driveway resurfacing, our experienced project managers and tradespeople know how to manage live environments without compromising resident comfort or safety.
Dukes operates under a comprehensive, externally audited WHS system. We meet all aged care safety and access regulations, ensuring full compliance and risk mitigation. Our team is inducted, insured and trained to uphold the highest safety standards on every site.
We don’t just aim for a fresh coat of paint — we deliver long-term value. Our finishes are durable, our work is regularly quality-checked, and we offer warranties for peace of mind. Each job reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, detail and reliability.
You’ll have a dedicated Project Manager as your main point of contact from start to finish. They’ll work closely with you to coordinate every stage of the project, supported by our estimators, foremen and on-site team. We maintain clear, consistent communication throughout to ensure your needs are met and disruptions are minimised.
Dukes’ comprehensive, externally audited safety system ensures strict adherence to WHS standards, protecting residents and our team.
Our work meets aged care safety, access, and compliance standards, ensuring full regulatory alignment and peace of mind.
Residents and staff receive timely updates, detailed notices, and progress reports to stay fully informed throughout the project.
We minimise noise, respect personal spaces, and adapt schedules to suit residents’ needs for a stress-free experience.
Expert teams deliver durable finishes, regular quality checks, and warranties for long-lasting results.
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