Chermside West is set to significantly expand its aged care facilities as retirement living developer Tricare proposes substantial modifications to its existing Stafford Lakes Retirement Community.
The proposed changes, submitted to the Brisbane City Council, aim to cater to the growing demand for senior living options in the area and align with the council’s ambitious target to increase such housing by 50 per cent before 2027.
The existing community, located at 642 and 682 Rode Road, received initial approval in 2019 for a six-storey building with 44 assisted living units. However, following a design review considering evolving industry trends towards ‘ageing in place’ and ‘continuum of care’, Tricare plans to add six assisted living units in Building 10. This expansion will necessitate a minor increase in the building’s footprint and envelope while remaining within the approved height and setback restrictions.
In their development application (DA A006559474) , Tricare asserted that the proposal “continues to present a compatible built form outcome by way of bulk, scale, and appearance to the current approval.” With nine retirement communities and 17 residential aged-care facilities across Australia, Tricare boasts extensive experience in the sector. The Stafford Lakes community, nearing completion, has already seen the submission of Stage 5 and a proposal for an additional building in 2018.
The site’s strategic location, close to the Rode Shopping Centre, Westfield Chermside, and the Prince Charles and Holy Spirit Northside Hospitals, further enhances its appeal. As Brisbane’s ageing population continues to grow, the expansion of Tricare’s Chermside West facility promises to provide much-needed accommodation and care options for the city’s seniors.
Published Date 16-July-2024