A major redevelopment is planned for the Lilyponds Holiday Park in Mapleton, which aims to cater to the growing over-50s demographic in the region. The park’s owners have proposed replacing 45 existing caravan sites with 36 relocatable homes and four short-term accommodation cabins, creating more affordable housing options for seniors.
According to a planning report submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, the park’s renovation is designed to meet the needs of the over-50s age group, with Mapleton’s median resident age currently sitting at 59 years. The project is projected to offer housing options priced around 50% lower than the area’s current median house price of $1.05 million.
“The redevelopment will provide affordable housing, making it accessible for lower-income households to live in Mapleton, while also enabling higher-income residents to retain more of their savings for retirement,” the report states. “This could also help boost the local economy.”
The report highlights the success of an earlier phase of the project, where nine of 12 relocatable homes were sold to owner-occupiers over the age of 55. Notably, 78% of the buyers were downsizers, which has helped ease the housing shortage in the broader community.
The proposed redevelopment also addresses concerns about outdated infrastructure. The park’s current facilities are described as being in poor condition and non-compliant with modern safety standards. The upgrades are intended to improve both the livability and aesthetics of the park by offering a better layout, modernized buildings, and enhanced landscaping.
The plan ensures that some of the park’s original purpose will remain intact, with four cabins and existing tourist accommodation continuing to provide short-term stays. The park’s new designs also incorporate a landscaped buffer zone to provide separation from neighboring properties and enhance privacy for residents.
Further details include plans for a sewage treatment plant, bio-retention system for water management, and the use of filtered spring water to supply the relocatable homes and cabins.
This proposal is currently undergoing assessment by the Sunshine Coast Council, with the developers optimistic about the future of the park as a vibrant and affordable living space for seniors in the region.
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