Historic War Widows Home Demolished for Luxury Retirement Complex

0:00Welcome to Adelaide News Today, two minutes of news that matter to Adelaide. A historic home for war widows in Adelaide's Rose Park is set to be demolished soon. For over 60 years, the site provided affordable housing and a close community for women who lost their husbands in war. Now, it's making way for a $120 million luxury retirement complex with 72 premium apartments. The land was gifted two decades ago to aged care provider ACH Group. The buildings, once called Jean-Rous via after the guild's first paid member, had heritage protection. But officials amended that status in May last year, just before the development plans were submitted. Family members of former residents are heartbroken over the loss. One widow's daughter says the place was like a sanctuary where women shared grief and built new lives together. Her granddaughter remembers it as a spot with a dozen caring grandmas and both feel it disrespects the sacrifices made. Locals and relatives argue the site's social and historical value deserves protection.

1:02They worry the tight-knit legacy for veterans without family support will vanish forever. Calls are growing to restore the buildings instead, letting current and future war widows stay. Meanwhile, demolition looms in the coming months, sparking debate over honoring the past. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com