AUSTRALIA | After years in the planning, Goodwin is proud to announce construction has commenced on Goodwin Village Downer with a ceremonial sod turn event to celebrate the first ground broken.
Future residents, Goodwin board of directors, Alicia Payne MP and distinguished guests gathered at the crossroads of Melba and Bradfield Street to mark the formal start of construction on the development.
The area was welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony before CEO of construction company Manteena Mark Bauer and Goodwin Chair Liesel Wett turned the first soil.
‘This development has been a long time coming, with plans for Goodwin Village Downer initiated in 2015 as a means to address the need for more appropriate quality housing options for Canberra’s ageing population’ said Wett.
‘Goodwin Village Downer will include contemporary architecture, spacious and low-maintenance apartments with plenty of shared areas and greenery throughout that will fit very well into the local neighbourhood.’
The site will comprise of four buildings with 109 independent living apartments and 20 assisted living apartments designed to support healthy ageing. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Goodwin was appreciative of the contribution of Manteena, CHC Australia, the Downer Community Association, CK Architecture, and future Downer residents in getting to this point.
Watch this space as we see Goodwin Village Downer become home to a thriving community.
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