Jubilee Pocket retirement village, subdivision approved for 230 dwellings

Seaside bushland just minutes from Airlie Beach will be transformed into a new retirement village featuring 230 multi-unit dwellings, a community centre, gym and swimming pool. SEE THE PLANS

Those looking to live or retire in the picturesque Whitsundays will be given more options after the approval of a new subdivision and retirement village that will total 230 dwellings once fully completed.

A swath of seaside bush will soon be replaced by a new retirement village and residential subdivision just minutes from Airlie Beach.

Plans by Winarch Capital to build a total of 230 multi-unit dwellings and a community centre in Jubilee Pocket were approved by Whitsunday Regional Council.

The development has been on the cards since late 2022 and were given the green light on February 14.

A new housing estate and retirement village has been approved in Jubilee Pocket, minutes from Airlie Beach. Photo: Contributed

Application documents show the new residential zone will expand on the existing suburb with a new road connecting Erromango Dr and St Bees Boulevard.

Bounded by Campbells Creek to the north of the proposed subdivision site, the smaller Lucas Creek will also help divide general housing from the retirement village.

“The purpose of the Low Density Residential Zone Code is to provide for predominantly dwelling houses supported by community uses and small-scale services and facilities that cater for local residents,” application documents stated.

Jubilee Pocket development including a new retirement village and housing subdivision was approved on February 14. Photo: Contributed

“The Retirement Facility will be constructed in accordance with the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 and will have ancillary amenity facilities, including recreational areas, open space, and a community centre.

“These communal areas will be used exclusively for residents of the retirement facility.”

A retirement village development in Jubilee Pocket was recently approved by Whitsunday Regional Council. Photo: Contributed

The documents stated the community centre would house consultation and multipurpose rooms, a cafe facility, a gym, a swimming pool, sports courts, men’s shed, and a community garden.

A sales office will also be located at the community centre, documents state, “to ensure ease of accessibility to future residents and visitors”.

The site has a total area of approximately 46 hectares and is located within the low-density residential zone, with a caravan park to the north and Conway National Park to the east.

Its development is split into nine stages, with council infrastructure charges to total $12.8 million by the project’s completion.