NSW: Broken Hill Council gives the nod for a new retirement village

Jul 05 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Broken Hill City Council has approved the development of a retirement village at the former Excelsior Oval site. The proposed village will comprise of 102 houses, a community centre and communal open spaces with walking trails throughout the development.

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