Noraville’s Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel applies to buy Crown Land
Noraville residents have until August 25 to comment on a proposal which will allow a major expansion of a local aged care facility, including affordable housing.
Noraville residents have until August 25 to comment on a proposal which will allow a major expansion of an aged care facility.
Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel in Noraville applied to purchase 2.6 hectares of Crown Land on Evans Road to expand its aged care facility.
The Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel is an $8 million not-for-profit aged care facility which provides accommodation for 76 residents in Noraville.
The hostel wants to purchase the land so it can progress plans to expand the facility by up to 60 beds, subject to local development approvals, to provide affordable housing options for older people in the area.
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Acting Executive Director of Crown Lands Alison Pepper said the proposal had been placed on public exhibition for 28 days and community feedback was encouraged.
Ms Pepper said full community consultations were required when proposals such as this are received under the Crown Land Management Act 2016.
“We want to ensure that all community and stakeholder views are fully understood before any decision on the proposed land sale is made,” Ms Pepper said.
“Any decision on the sale will need to take into account any social, economic, cultural heritage or environmental considerations as required by the Act.
“Following the community engagement period all submissions will be reviewed and any issues considered as part of the Department’s final decision making.
“Once a final decision is made all submission makers will be notified and the decision will be published on the Department’s website.”
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