RAAFA has broken ground on its Stirling development which is set to revitalise the north western corridor of its Air Force Memorial retirement living estate in Bull Creek, WA.
The $55 million development will comprise 63 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, with an additional residents lounge and secure undercover car park on the ground floor.
Forming Stage 6 of the RAAFA Air Force Memorial Estate master plan redevelopment, it replaces the former Sivyer, Harris, Fraser and Ingram buildings.
Chief executive Michelle Fyfe said the apartments will provide high quality, independent living arrangements.
"RAAFA's Air Force Memorial Estate blends the best of both worlds, offering residents access to tranquil, natural surrounds within the convenience of a well-connected community."
The Air Force Memorial Estate currently houses more than 400 independent living residents, with the new development set to welcome more than 60 new residents.
The estate also features two residential care centres, gymnasium, indoor pool, tennis courts and the renowned RAAFA Club.
Work will start immediately with local building group Georgiou appointed to deliver the development which is expected to be finished by June 2025.
Georgiou Group general manager Steve Okill said the company was excited to bring the project to life.
An ode to the Short Stirling, a British four-engine heavy bomber used during World War II, the development adds to RAAFA's rich heritage in aviation and service, with the 107,590 sqm Bull Creek estate also home to the Aviation Heritage Museum.
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