Over-50s lifestyle resort proposed for Mapleton
Plans include a recreation centre, community centre, workshop and outdoor dining and seating areas.
A development application for a 95-home over 50s lifestyle community in Mapleton has been lodged with the Sunshine Coast Council.
The developer says the proposed facility at 81 Flaxton Drive would give local residents the opportunity to continue to live in the area and enjoy the hinterland lifestyle they were accustomed to as they transitioned into retirement.
The application describes the facility as a “first class” gated, over-50s lifestyle resort.
IRBS Development Manager Dennis Morgan said the community had been largely supportive of the facility.
“I’ve spoken to the representatives of the Mens Shed and the president of the Community Association today and there were a few questions, as there always are, but generally the majority of the town seems to be happy for it to happen.”
Mr Morgan said there was little available for people in the area who wanted to downsize from larger acreage blocks without leaving town. He said the land was zoned for retirement living.
“We call them lifestyle resorts. Generally they attract younger retirees. While there are no age limitations on our resorts — you don’t have to be a certain age — they do tend to attract that demographic, people who are still active in the community and in their lives.
“The resort gardens get looked after. It’s a secure community, and people can continue to enjoy the relationships they established within their local community. They can engage with their network of friends and service providers and everything else.”
Plans include a recreation centre, community centre, workshop and outdoor dining and seating areas.
Meanwhile, newly sworn in Division 10 Councillor David Law said he’d had a number of people contact him in relation to the proposed retirement village in Mapleton.
“The people I’ve spoken to have concerns around the density of the development and that the infrastructure won’t be able to support the number of dwellings proposed. Obviously I’ll be looking at that one and making sure I’m across it and that Mapleton gets something that represents the community wishes.”