Warrigal Care (NSW) has height increase approved from 9M to 32M for two village towers on prime coastal location.

Apr 15 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

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A rare positive planning story. After being knocked back in 2010 by Wollongong Council, Warrigal Care has had its plan for two six storey buildings housing 70 ILUs, supported by both the Council and NSW Planning. This is on top of approval a month ago for a 120 bed care facility on the same site. Located adjacent to a golf course and open beach, all ILUs have ocean views.

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