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GENERAL: MET: Metlifecare - Resource Consent for new Glenfield Village
5 September 2013
Media Release
METLIFECARE - RESOURCE CONSENT FOR NEW GLENFIELD VILLAGE
Metlifecare is pleased to confirm that it has been granted resource consent
for the development of its 24th retirement village at 123 Stanley Road,
Glenfield, Auckland. In keeping with the heritage of this site, the village
will be called "The Orchards" linking it back to the days of the citrus and
peach orchard growers.
The company plans to build a retirement village offering 96 apartments and a
36-bed care facility. Stage One is expected to commence prior to the end of
calendar year 2013. This $40 million project, upon completion, is likely to
provide jobs for at least 40 people.
Plans include the refurbishment of the heritage-listed house on the site
which Metlifecare intends to develop as a cafe. The Cox House Cafe will be a
focal point for the village, will be open to the public and will further link
the community to the heritage and history of the site. In addition, community
facilities will include a pool, spa, gymnasium, library, lounge, bar and
dining area, hair salon, billiard room, arts and crafts room, blokes shed,
movie theatre, vegetable plots and an outdoor BBQ area.
"The local community's response to this village has been overwhelmingly
positive", said Metlifecare's Managing Director, Mr Alan Edwards.
"Glenfield has a significant population of people older than 65, with limited
retirement living choices available within the area. The Orchards retirement
village will provide them with desirable and high-quality retirement living
and care options in their community."
Metlifecare is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village and aged care
providers and currently owns and operates 23 retirement villages in prime
locations throughout the North Island.
ENDS
Released on behalf of Metlifecare by Jackie Ellis, spice communications group
tel +64 9 360 8500 or email [email protected]
For more information, please contact:
Alan Edwards
CEO and Managing Director
Tel: +64 9 539 8000
About Metlifecare
Metlifecare is a publicly-listed aged care and retirement lifestyle company.
Established in 1984, the company has a proven track record of successfully
owning and managing retirement villages in New Zealand. Metlifecare currently
owns villages in prime locations throughout the North Island of New Zealand,
with most providing a full continuum of care from independent villas and
apartments through to serviced apartments, rest homes and hospitals.
www.metlifecare.co.nz
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