Construction of a new affordable housing retirement village at Brisbane Water Legacy’s Point Frederick site is expected to start early next year, following approval of the Development Application (DA) by the NSW Department of Planning.
CEO Peter Lawley said the Legacy Village has been in existence since 1964.
“It provides affordable rental units for war widows and veterans along with retirement village units that are also available to retirees with a focus on veterans and war widows,” Lawley said.
“But redevelopment became necessary due to the age and style of the current units.”
The plans include a seven-storey apartment complex providing 54 residential units, above ground parking, a large garden and park area, Legacy offices and a community centre.
The current site will be subdivided and the southern side sold once the project is complete to assist in funding the development.
Legacy beneficiaries living on site at the moment will all be accommodated in units during construction and relocate to the new building upon completion.
The DA included endorsement from the city of Gosford Design Advisory Panel, which said the development demonstrates design excellence.
On Thursday, October 6, Premier Dominic Perrottet visited the site to meet residents and staff.
He appreciated the opportunity to understand the importance of the development in continuing to provide affordable quality and dignified accommodation for legacy widows and veterans, Lawley said.
Construction of the new development will be funded entirely by legacy.
Source:
Media release, Oct 12
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