Contemporary seniors’ living plans for riverside site in Graceville
RetireAustralia is planning a high-quality retirement living and integrated care development centred around the refurbished heritage-listed Verney House on their 2.4 hectare riverside site at Bell Terrace in Graceville. The proposal is an opportunity to design and deliver a modern seniors’ housing environment that responds to the changing needs and expectations of an ageing population.
The site was previously the Beth Eden retirement village and aged care facility operated by Bethany Christian Care, and has been vacant for a year. RetireAustralia acquired the site after Bethany Christian Care appointed Knight Franks’ Christian Sandstrom and Sam Biggins to divest the site via an Expressions of Interest process. The property is the largest privately owned, Brisbane river-front freehold land parcel within this proximity to the Brisbane CBD.
As well as a full refurbishment of the heritage-listed Verney House and old Stables, the proposal includes
three residential buildings of four storeys each. The three new buildings will provide 101 independent living units and a 10-suite Care Hub. The Care Hub will be a boutique homelike care environment offering higher acuity care from a nurse-led team on site 24/7. The dwellings will be complemented with communal spaces offering social and wellness opportunities, including a pool, residents’ pocket park and beautiful landscaping.
The development will be code assessable and in keeping with Council’s expectation for the site.
“There is a shortfall of seniors living supply in this area compared more broadly to South East Queensland. We have worked closely with an expert design team, including Marchese Partners | Life 3A and CUSP, and are excited to propose a place which will support a thriving community of older Australians able to live the life they choose in their own home,” said Dr. Brett Robinson, RetireAustralia’s Chief Executive Officer.
“We will be the only seniors living provider in the catchment offering independent living with the continuum of care services.”
RetireAustralia are engaging with the local community to keep them informed and to provide options for more information or submitting queries.