17 August 2021

Dear family member/resident representative,

The purpose of this email is to provide you with some information about IRT’s recent purchase of a parcel of land near Milton in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

The 15 hectare property which is located south of Milton and west of Mollymook has existing development approval for construction of a retirement living and aged care centre complex.

As you know we already have an established reputation for caring for older Australians in the region; operating IRT Sarah Claydon since the 1980s. This land will give us an even stronger footing in the region to address the increasing demand for retirement living and care services.

While it’s helpful that the property comes with an approved development plan, our property team will be exploring the potential for adjustments to better align with our vision and service delivery model for supporting older Australians to maintain their independence and stay at home longer.

We do not have a defined timeline for its development but the team will review the plans and then determine next steps including how it will integrate with all our services in the region.

This will likely include the review of our plans to redevelop IRT Sarah Claydon to determine the potential for future relocation of its services to the new property when built. We will however continue to assess the current needs of the site to ensure we meet the expectations of our existing residents, their families, and our staff. 

There is much work to be done before next steps are determined but we are committed to keeping you, your loved one, and our staff engaged regarding progress and opportunities to provide input and feedback on design concepts where possible.

If you have any questions please call our Customer Service team on 134 478.

Yours sincerely

Nia Briguglio
EGM – Aged Care Centres