Victoria Park at Zetland has been earmarked as the site
for the village, which will feature apartment blocks specifically designed for
seniors.
“The Government is planning for the ageing
population, helping to provide appropriate accommodation which is close to
services,” Mr Sartor said.
“At the same time, we want to protect communities
from excessive development and ensure that proposed seniors’ living
developments are compatible with the local area.”
Mr Sartor said that there would be more than 2.6 million
people aged over 55 years living in NSW by 2028, which would be nearly
one-third of the state’s population.
He said that the “vertical village”, which is an
Anglican Retirement Villages project, would be a significant first for older
people living near the City and in the Eastern Suburbs.
NSW Ageing Minister Kristina
Keneally said the initiative would meet a need for quality
retirement residences in the Eastern Suburbs, which at present has few options.
Anglican Retirement Villages CEO Ken Barber said concept
plans for the village would soon be developed.
“Victoria Park lets older people live close to their
current suburb and to maintain close contact with family and friends,” Mr
Barber said.
The facility is expected to be completed by 2010.