SA: Retirement village confirmed by Holdfast Bay Council

Jul 19 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

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Holdfast Bay Council has given the green light for a $15 million program of infrastructure projects, including a retirement village. $7 million has been allocated by council for the first stage of the Alwyndor Aged Care redevelopment.

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