Development

Ciarán Foley’s Bellburra village being built on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Aug 19 2024 Updated August 20, 2024

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Richard Crookes Construction has begun the works for the 24 three-bedroom apartments in March 2025, which was approved in April 2022.

It is the second retirement village on the site of Allambie Heights Village, a Community Not For Profit co-located operator.

The Allambie Heights Village opened in 1966 followed by a residential aged care facility Martin Luther Hostel in 1996.

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