WORK to fix the new front entrance of Korumburra’s Carinya Lodge aged care facility is awaiting processing of an insurance claim, with approximately $130,000 of damage done when a garbage truck hit the building’s recently completed front canopy early last month.

At the time of the accident, the new entrance and administrative area was to be handed over in a couple of weeks, with just finishing touches remaining, such as the installation of handrailing.

Carinya Lodge CEO Cindy Nicholas expressed her disappointment for locals affected by the setback.

“We were so close to opening and we really wanted the facility to be finished for the community and we want to express how sorry we are that we cannot open when we planned,” Cindy said just after the building damage happened.

Quotes have since been provided to the relevant insurance company, with Carinya Lodge management stressing the urgency of repairs to the new entrance.

However, Cindy conceded that insurance companies are busy and there is no way of knowing how long it will be before work commences.

The handover of the front entrance and administration area will signify the completion of an extensive redevelopment project at Carinya Lodge.

Earlier stages of the project took longer than expected due to Covid-related construction delays, so given the latest hurdle, it will be an emotional day when the new section opens.