IRT lodges plans for Milton Faire, a new seniors’ living community on the NSW South Coast

IRT has lodged a Development Application (DA) modification with Shoalhaven City Council for Milton Faire – a new seniors’ living community proposed for the vacant 15-hectare lot at 267 Princes Highway, Milton.

The lodgement marks a significant milestone for the project and a step forward in bringing to life a contemporary, vibrant, and sustainable seniors’ living community designed to serve the Milton region for generations to come.

Formerly known under earlier plans as Milton Meadows, the community will now be known as Milton Faire – a name that reflects its evolution and celebrates the area’s artistic heart, natural beauty and strong sense of community.

IRT CEO Ross Gallagher said the updated proposal reflects further design development and incorporates feedback received through community consultation.

“Milton Faire is about more than creating beautiful homes – it’s about how people live, connect and belong,” Mr Gallagher said.

“It’s a place designed to support people to continue living well, remain deeply connected to their community and enjoy a lifestyle that evolves with them.

“It also reflects our long-term commitment to the South Coast and our belief that later life should be lived with purpose, dignity and choice – in communities that are carefully considered, well-designed and built to last.”

Milton Faire brings together retirement living, residential aged care and wellbeing services within a single, connected environment. The design prioritises independence, walkability and everyday connection, while providing the reassurance of care and support as needs change through life’s later years.

Mr Gallagher said particular care had been taken to ensure the seniors’ living community responds sensitively to Milton’s character and natural setting.

“Milton Faire has been designed to sit gently within its environment – celebrating the landscape, protecting significant trees and reflecting the unique spirit of Milton,” he said.

“It’s growth that feels considered, sustainable and right for the community.”

The proposed seniors’ living community includes:

• a 105-bed residential care home
• 96 independent living villas
• 148 independent living apartments
• short-term and key worker accommodation, supporting employees, visiting families and local health services
• a clubhouse and café with outdoor spaces
• a social and wellness centre, including indoor pool, gym, sauna, consultation rooms and change facilities
• community buildings with amenities such as a library, convenience store, pharmacy and administration spaces
• landscaped open spaces, including walking paths, gardens, activity areas and a boardwalk along the creek line

IRT’s plans for Milton Faire will be placed on Shoalhaven City Council’s website for public exhibition before progressing through the formal assessment process.

In the meantime, work will continue on the construction of the supporting roundabout on the Princes Highway to improve safety and access for the wider community. With the completion of early works at the end of 2025, stage 1 of the program is now underway including retaining wall construction, service relocations, stormwater works and changes to the Service Lane access to assist with the road pavement construction.

More information is available at https://www.irt.org.au/retirement-villages/location/milton-faire/