Topic - Developments

RSL Queensland seeks to expand retirement village in coastal town of Emu Park

Jun 12 2023 Updated July 4, 2023

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RSL Queensland owns and operates a retirement village with six stand-alone buildings with 16 one-bedroom units in Emu Park, 45kms east of Rockhampton, and has applied to Livingstone Shire Council to extend it.

It seeks to build an extension with three new one-bedroom units within a one single-storey building designed by BEAT Architects. In addition, it seeks to carry out works to the existing communal spaces including a new deck, BBQ space and accessible ramp and bridge structure.

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