Topic - developments
Queensland Investment Corporation to pull out of building retirement village in Canberra CBD
Jun 11 2020
1 min read
The Weekly Source

Part of a five-tower development, the state-owned investment company was to include a retirement living complex, boutique hotel, retail and offices on the existing car park site.

But the village concept has disappeared; they are now opting for shops, a hotel and serviced apartments.

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