A new 45-unit retirement village is under consideration for the former site of a historic flour mill in Maryborough on Queensland’s Fraser Coast.

Developed by Y & L Family Pty Ltd, the village – whose DA is currently under assessment by Fraser Coast Regional Council – will incorporate a heritage-listed archway into its design, and according to its DA, will respond to community need for more housing options for seniors.

“The proposal aims to assist people attain better health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices through retirement living and will raise the benchmark for retirement living through the delivery of architectural excellence, subtropical design and the highest quality offerings and communal facilities,” the DA reads.

The village will also include allied health services.