Construction of the National Cooperative Credit Union (NCCU) Ltd.’s new La Salette Branch in Pointe Michel is moving at a faster pace than initially projected, with major milestones already achieved since the project broke ground earlier this year.
In an official press statement, NCCU confirmed that construction has advanced beyond the foundational phase. Contractors have completed the erection of structural walls and reinforced concrete columns, and crews are currently placing steel reinforcement and formwork at the first-floor level. The project officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony on January 7, 2026.
NCCU Project Manager Hillarian Jules noted that the current build pace has the project outperforming the contractor’s original timeline. “When we compare our progress to the contractor’s scheduled milestones, we are still three weeks ahead of schedule. A tremendous amount of work has been completed, and we are extremely pleased with both the quality of work and the speed of delivery,” Jules said in the statement. “This building will stand as a flagship facility for NCCU, outfitted with cutting-edge modern amenities and aesthetic design.”
Per NCCU’s current project roadmap, Phase One of construction is on track to wrap up by April 2027. The full two-storey facility is projected to be substantially completed by the end of 2027. Phase Two will cover electrical and plumbing infrastructure installation, alongside the full deployment of the building’s information technology systems, and NCCU expects these works will also stay aligned with the contractor’s adjusted timeline.
Designed from the ground up to improve member access and convenience, the new branch will include several first-time amenities for the La Salette location. For the first time, the branch will host an on-site ATM and a night deposit safe for after-hours transactions. Solar panels will be installed to provide reliable backup power during outages.
Additional accessibility-focused features include a dedicated member lobby, a lower-level service counter designed to accommodate senior citizens and people living with disabilities, and an on-site sick bay for staff use.
NCCU officials emphasize that this new development brings the credit union one step closer to delivering a modern, member-centric facility to serve account holders in Pointe Michel and surrounding communities. RoyC Real Estate & Construction Company has been tapped as the general contractor for the project. For NCCU, the strong progress to date marks another key milestone in the organization’s ongoing effort to expand and upgrade its community-facing facilities across the region.