Topic - Developments

Uniting to build 84-unit retirement village in Yamba (NSW)

Nov 23 2020 Updated May 3, 2023

Ben Squires

1 min read

The Not For Profit will be constructing an 84-unit retirement village in Yamba, a coastal town approximately 130km north of Coffs Harbour.

When complete, the site will consist of 34 villas and 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments co-located with Uniting’s Caroona aged care facility.

Onsite amenities will include a clubroom with a library and BBQ area.

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