A premium, Balinese-inspired retirement village to be built in Ipswich is set to disrupt the market with unparallelled accommodation options at a competitive price.

“Abadi Gaia will not only deliver the highest standards of accommodation and leisure facilities, but it will also offer continuum of care,” said Paul Slijderink, director of developers PGS Invest Pty Ltd.

“Residents will never have to move out of the address if, or when, they need high care facilities. As well as independent living options, a high care residence facility will be provided on site.”

Mr Slijderink said this seamless delivery, by one provider, facilitates ageing in place. “This is something that is very much lacking in the industry and in Ipswich, which is underserviced for quality retirement accommodation.”

Australian Bureau of Statistics’ projections show that there are currently more than 31,500 people over 65 in the area with that number projected to increase by 184% by 2041. As of 2022, there were 10 retirement villages servicing 2.8% of the 65-plus population.

Without further supply only 1.6% of this group would access retirement offerings by 2031.

Now open to expressions of interest, Abadi Gaia will feature 189 independent living dwellings, 81 high care suites, and 15 Specialist Disability Accommodation units in a resort setting imbued with relaxation and tranquillity thanks to a design developed by multi-award-winning architects Lea Design Studio.

Located on Church Street on the cusp of Goodna and Bellbird Park, the resort village will combine non-religious Feng Shui principles with a lush and eco-friendly landscape that includes seven hectares of rehabilitated forest housing native flora and koala reserve.

Use of floating roofs, colonnade facades, slatted timber screens and natural materials such as timber and stone, resting against linear water features and native bushland, will further enhance the design philosophy.

“The stunning resort architecture of Asian countries including Bali and Thailand exemplify this design approach, and when fused with Australian design elements, materials and construction techniques create a highly desirable and unique product offering,” said architect John Lea.

“The soaring roof structure of the recreation building immediately evident upon arrival sets the tone for the uncompromising architectural integrity of the development that will be reflected in all building types from small retail pavilion to multi-unit building.”

Mr Lea added that the substantial use of natural building materials and colours that blend in with the natural environment play homage to mother earth, as does the bush setting.

He said the design of Abadi Gaia isn’t modelled on the traditional retirement village concept of maximising yield with as many soulless tiny units as possible in the smallest space.

“All accommodation options in Abadi Gaia are generous in size and designed to cater for the needs of all ages and to suit the living standards expected by wide demographics of retirees. We have intentionally adopted more of a Resort design  philosophy providing secure high quality accommodation options and
facilities within a lush heavily vegetated bushland setting.”

Mr Slijderink said Abadi Gaia residents will have access to a wide variety of entertainment options across three, world-class activity hubs. These will include, but will not be limited to, a cinema, virtual golf, a wine
bar and fitness and hobby classes.

The retirement resort will also feature a wellness centre, Zen bathhouses, a heated pool, an artists’ retreat, a beauty salon and multiple dining options.

“The emphasis is on creating a beautiful resort that is connected to Nature, but also offers a range of opportunities for self-care or to interact, within easy walking distance of each resident’s unit,” said Mr
Slijderink.

“With apartments starting from $550,000 we expect interest in Abadi Gaia to be high and are already fielding numerous enquiries.”

Construction of the resort village will commence in 2026 with an initial limited release of 32 villas and 14 apartments now open to expressions of interest.

To register your interest, go to: www.abadigaia.com.au