Exciting Progress with DA Approved

The Forestville RSL Club is pleased to announce that its Development Application to build new Club facilities and a boutique retirement community has been approved this month by the Sydney North Planning Panel and Northern Beaches Council.

The approved plans include the construction of a single-level, state-of-the-art Club featuring meeting and function spaces, multiple dining options, family-friendly play areas, configurable event spaces, and RSL displays and sub-Branch office space. Alongside this new Club facility will be Garraway, a boutique retirement living village housing 52 independent living apartments designed to support seniors in a connected and thriving community.

The redevelopment will be delivered in two stages. Stage one involves building the new Club facilities, 16 independent living units (ILUs), and underground car parking while ensuring the existing Club continues. Stage two will see the construction of three additional ILU buildings with 36 apartments and associated car spaces. The existing Club facilities will be demolished when the new facilities are operational.

Beyond securing the Club’s financial future, the project will provide numerous benefits to the Forestville community. These include high-quality retirement living community, modernised amenities for members and guests, expanded dining and entertainment options, improved employment opportunities for local residents and significantly increased undercover club parking spaces, which together will enhance social interaction and local economic activity.

In terms of next steps, Forestville RSL Club members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed redevelopment in a General Meeting in the upcoming months.