Rose Park Rejects Aged Care Tower

0:00It's April 28th. From your city to your ears, this is Adelaide News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story, H Care Provider, ACH Group just got hit with a big rejection on their 13 story high-rise plan for Rose Park, a historic sever on Adelaide's. Eastern, French, the state commission assessment panel shot it down last week, saying the building was way too tall for the low-rise neighborhood and didn't fit the local vibe. This was supposed to add 72 bedrooms to meet the surging demand for quality spots for seniors. The site used to be Vaci House, a local heritage gem owned by the War Widows Group since 1963, honoring their founder Jesse Vaci. Planners noted partial demolition, abasement, fencing, solar panels, and even tree removal, plus fancy perks like a pool, cinema, and lounge for new residents. But around 220 submissions poured in with objections, worried about messing with that war legacy. Locals and the Burnside Council's CEO Julia Grant cheered the no-go, calling it over-development that ignored

1:05neighbors and heritage values. Meanwhile, MP Jack Batty objected too, saying it threatened Rose Park's irreplaceable history. The East Residence Association led the pushback, though some War Widows fell caught in the crossfire. ACH Group called it deeply disappointing, stressing their two-year effort consulting War Widows, helping two of three relocate and keeping their connections alive. They backed the knee for modern facilities as old ones fall short for today's seniors, easing pressure on housing and health systems. Now, the Group's mulling appeals to the panel, court challenges, or tone down resubmissions, staying committed to better lives for older folks respecting the site's roots.