Goondiwindi Regional Council on Monday announced it has approved the freehold purchase of the Queensland Government's 2.237ha Casa Mia site in Inglewood, 260km southwest of Brisbane's CBD, for $170,000 (plus expenses), and to increase its investment to $1.3 million to develop the site for affordable housing for seniors.     

Upon completion, the proposal will see the former aged care facility converted to five independent and assisted living units. In addition, Council will undertake property management responsibilities, with rental income and capital growth to offset operational costs. As independent living units, individual residents could then engage a Home Care provider directly for their needs. 

"Additional external funding is still required to complete the project in full, and the Council has submitted an application to the Queensland Government which is progressing. However, this continuing financial assurance from Council demonstrates our commitment to supporting our vulnerable Inglewood and district residents' access to affordable housing suitable to their needs,” said the Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council, Lawrence Springborg AM.  

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