NSW: Hillcrest Village wins national design award

Nov 25 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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United Protestant Association of NSW's Hillcrest Village Stage One has won the National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award in the category of Purpose Built Dwelling - over 10 units, awarded by Master Builders Australia in conjunction with the Department of Health and Ageing. Located at Stanwell Park near Wollongong, NSW, Hillcrest Village comprises of 24 high quality independent living units.

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