The Geelong, VIC-based operator of senior services, disability support services and business and management is to create a new village of about 230 units.
St Laurence Park in Lara, near Geelong, is one of two retirement villages operated by genU.
It announced the decision to build a new retirement village and “health hub” as it sold its aged care home Costa House to Respect Group.
In addition, genU CEO Clare Amies said the Eric Hart Allied Health Centre would continue to be operated by genU under a lease agreement.
In plans to be submitted to City of Greater Geelong, the redevelopment of St Laurence Park would include a “health hub” available to the public.
New on-site facilities include a community hub with a cinema and library, activity areas such as bowling greens and pickleball courts, and community gardens and “reflection spaces” throughout.
The health hub would provide allied health services such as physiotherapy and exercise physiology, as well as social support.
Clare said all new residences at St Laurence Park would be designed to adapt to residents’ changing needs over time. Costa House is nearby.
“Expansion of our ageing services is an important part of our mission to create and deliver innovative services and support that empower people to reach their full potential,” she said.
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