Southern View: January 20, 2022

Thursday January 20 2022 5
COMING SOON: An architectural render shows what the hub of Halswell’s new retirement
village Banbury Park will look like. ​
First stage of retirement
village set to open in May
A NEW $210 million retirement
village is set to open in Halswell
this year.
Construction has started at
Banbury Park, with the first
stage scheduled to open in May.
The management team of
developers Qestral Corporation
is led by Ryman Healthcare cofounder
John Ryder.
“I am delighted that Qestral is
bringing one of its popular and
innovative villages to Halswell,”
Ryder said.
Its focus was design, individuality,
technology and integrated
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health care, he said.
The village will feature 191
stand-alone houses and 42 apartments
for independent living
with support if needed, located
between Milns and Sparks Rd.
An integrated rest home and
hospital care facility with a separate
specialised dementia centre
is also part of the design.
Banbury Park is being designed
by Kerry Mason and Huia
Reriti of MAP Architects.
“We are confident the result
will provide bespoke homes &
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grouped and finished, and are
varied,” Mason said.
The 14ha village is designed
for those aged 65 and over and
will have no buildings over two
storeys in height.
The houses will be stand-alone
with a mix of different architectural
designs and configurations.
These single-story purposebuilt
facilities will each have
spacious care suites, each with
private outdoor decking.
Award-winning Spritely video
telehealth facilities will also be
available to residents.
Chance to have your
say on Lancaster Park
COMMUNITY views are
being sought on what should be
included in a draft landscape
plan for the remainder of
Lancaster Park.
Lancaster Park has been in the
process of transformation, from
former stadium to recreation
space and sports fields.
The entire site has been
grassed and the sports fields and
perimeter pathway are expected
to open to the public in April.
The remainder of the park
is being set aside for the local
community for informal leisure
and recreational activities.
Before a draft landscape plan
is developed for these areas the
city council wants to hear from
those living in the communities
surrounding the park.
“We particularly want to
know what the local people are
keen to see included – this is
their local park and will provide
much-needed greenspace for
individuals and groups in the
area,” city council head of parks
Andrew Rutledge said.
“While the community spaces
will need to work around those
already set aside for formal
sports and the existing heritage
gates on Stevens St, there are
spaces for smaller elements
throughout the park. This is
an exciting opportunity and
we want to hear from as many
people as possible.”
Consultation on the
community greenspace is open
now and closes on March 9.
Drop-in sessions for residents
will be held on the following
dates:
Community Conversations
– Phillipstown Hub, February
3, 6pm
Pop-up at the park–
Lancaster Park, February 12,
noon-2pm
Community drop-in –
Charleston Reserve, February
19, noon-2pm
Community drop-in –
Olliviers Reserve, March 5,
noon-2pm
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