A village-style model of care is a new approach to dementia care. A secure model village is designed specifically as a place to provide care for people with dementia. Dementia villages typically include small group homes rather than large hospital like institutions. These villages sometimes include other community facilities such as a café, wellness centre or events space. Some studies have indicated that these village care environments result in residents being more active and requiring less medication compared to traditional nursing home environments.

Some examples of village style dementia care facilities are:

Korongee Dementia Village, Tasmania

Carpe Diem Dementia Village, Norway

The Hogeweyk Dementia Village, The Netherlands

The Suburban Land Agency is currently preparing tender documentation for release to the market. It is a design-based tender and consequently requires interested tenderers to develop a design response that addresses the Place Development Brief. The successful tenderer will need to seek approval for their proposed design and construction in accordance with the standard processes administered by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) and relevant Aged Care Legislation. Stay updated on Suburban Land Agency’s website.

Construction timing will be determined by the buyer and be dependent on a number of variables, including the impacts of statutory public consultation periods and EPSDD assessment.

The tender responses are expected to consider whether or not the existing buildings will be demolished or adaptively reused.

The design will be required to include parking in accordance with the assessment of any Development Application (DA) lodged with the EPSDD.

A tree survey and assessment was undertaken in February 2023. The key findings of the Tree Assessment are as follows:

• 92 trees on-site were assessed, 61 of which are regulated trees. There are 8 off-site trees, 3 of which are regulated. For more information regarding Tree regulation, please visit https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/trees-on-leased-land
• There are a number of significant Eucalyptus trees on the site which are rated as being in good condition.
• There are significant Oak trees along the northern boundary which are in good condition.
• Several trees were identified to be in a poor condition or dead.

If the Conservator of Flora and Fauna determines that any trees are required to be removed, this decision will be made with the utmost care and consideration.