FAQs

Rate payer notification before the land purchase is not necessary because this is a private project undertaken by the applicant.

It is expected this project will not have any effect on your rates as a resident of Beverley.

All the pre-planning costs are being covered by the applicant, who is a private entity.

This project is not related to the Main Street upgrade. It is a private, independent project.

Yes, the land for this retirement village was purchased privately as part of a private project.

To accommodate local feedback, the plan has recently been revised to include one-bedroom units to make the accommodation more affordable for the people of Beverley.

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No, normal families will not be living in the retirement village. The village is designed exclusively for independent retirees.

The retirement village will offer services such as laundry, gardening, shopping assistance, meals (available separately from the kitchen area), and a wellness centre for exercise and massage.

The retirement village will have a secured gate, and the road network has been designed to avoid any traffic impacts. There will be ample on-site parking, and visitors can park within the villa premises without affecting any existing street parking.

This is an exclusive retirement village designed to attract high-caliber residents. It will also provide job opportunities for the people of Beverley.

A plumbing and hydraulic consultant, in conjunction with the water corporation, is managing the water supply. They will ensure that water pressure is not affected by the development.

No, this is an independent living retirement village, consisting of cottages with small yards. It is not an aged care facility.

Yes, there will be an application process, and only individuals who can live independently will be eligible for the villas.

The residents will make an upfront deposit which will be held in trust and drawn down weekly. Residents will also pay for electricity, laundry, water, and phone services, as is typical in the community.

Yes, the applicant plans to add solar panels to reduce electricity costs for the residents.

The property will be managed by an approved management company specializing in residential villas and is registered with Aging Australia which will help with the quality and compliance.

This development will help alleviate the retirement accommodation and respite care challenges in Beverley by providing dedicated facilities for both.

Detailed architectural drawings are attached to the addendum application and are available on the website and at the shire office.

Yes, the apartments can be furnished, but this will be an upgrade to the base price. The cost will depend on the furniture choices made.

Yes, the road has been reviewed and designed according to guidelines provided by an approved civil engineering consultancy, considering the proximity nearby developments and all other relevant standards.

Yes, there will be staff accommodation on-site. Staff will work in 8-hour shifts, and many will be able to return home after their shifts.

Stage 1 of the project will consist of 45 single-bedroom apartments with a maximum occupancy of 90 residents (if each apartment is rented to couples), and a minimum occupancy of 45 residents.

Yes, residents can leave the retirement village without being charged any management fees.

The applicant company is Joydan(WA) Pty – ACN 606 505 110, operating as trustee for the Oladipo Family Super Fund - ABN 47586413161.

The earth moving will be contracted to a local registered earth-moving company, and detailed information is available on the website at beverleyvillage.com.

The retirement village will have 24-hour security with CCTV monitoring, managed by a professional security company.

This development is expected to attract more healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health specialists like podiatrists and exercise physiologists, leading to improved healthcare services in Beverley. Health professionals will provide care through private appointments, which will be separate from the residential aspect of the village.

There are no anticipated issues with noise pollution from the industrial area. Other companies and properties in the area, including a doctor’s house on the proposed site, have not reported noise problems. The development includes sound insulation to mitigate any potential noise.