Representative David Cicilline took a tour of Tockwotton on the Waterfront this week, anxious to get a first-hand perspective on the first development in East Providence’s Waterfront District, south of I-195. The $52.3 million, 137,754-square foot, five-story construction project currently employs more than 200 union and non-union laborers and is on track to open its doors to 156 seniors on December 15. At that time, it will represent the region’s largest and most comprehensive community of care for seniors built within the past decade.
The non-profit Tockwotton Community has been serving seniors in the Greater Providence area since 1856 and has established itself as a five-star Medicare community. At the new location, Tockwotton will offer assisted living and memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing care residences. All 66 current residents will move to Tockwotton on the Waterfront and deposits are currently being accepted for the additional 90 private apartments. “We’re about 90 percent reserved with four and a half months until our move date,” said Executive Director Kevin McKay. “Once construction is complete and people can see the unique layout and amenities, I’m certain that we’ll have 100 percent occupancy,” he added. “People appreciate quality care, a beautiful new home and the rich tradition that Tockwotton offers.”
To receive more information about Tockwotton on the Waterfront, or to receive your own personalized tour of the new building, call Michaela Anderson at 401.272.5280.
RI Politics
1:25 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Interestingly enough, how did this target hazard get approval to build so close to the water? Every time we get a tropical storm or hurricane they will have to evacuate the residents. And then once the place is water damaged the government will give them money to fix the mess. When will the government learn?
Mary K. Talbot
2:18 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
This project has been built keeping the safety of the residents and the investment of our non-profit in mind. Our site consultants and engineers have assured us that it is out of harm's way; the site is located outside of the 500-year flood plain.
Just the Facts
8:49 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Really? 100' from the the shore line @ mean High tide? The checks in the mail too! People in N Prov have been saddled w/ flood ins. by there Mortgage holders for wet lands that haven't exsisted in 100 yrs but somebody financed this 154 room fishbowl? In 1938 the bay was up to Burgess ave off Warren ave. That seems to be less than 500yrs ago.
Janice Greenwood, PE
11:37 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
The base flood elevation in that area is 17 NGVD29. The first floor of the
building is at 19.2 NGVD29, greater than 2 feet higher. The horizontal
distance from the shoreline is irrelevant. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(note updated datum is NAVD88) are on line and publically available so
anyone can see what is in and out of the floodplain. (I am the Civil Engineer for the Project.)
RI Politics
2:05 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
I guess we will find out when the big one comes up the bay!
David
2:08 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
"Our site consultants and engineers have assured us that it is out of harm's way"
Have they ever heard of tropical storms and hurricanes? Did they tell you the tooth fairy goes to nursing homes too?