Future Development

The Forestville RSL Club is committed to ensuring the proposed development continues its tradition of serving the community and creating a warm and inviting place of connection for members and visitors alike. As they have done for more than 66 years the new club facilities will continue to welcome families, honour our veterans and provide an important social hub for the Forestville community.

Proposed Development Stages

Stage One 

Includes:

• New Club Building – The construction of a brand new, single level club

• Existing Club Building – Our existing club will continue to operate right up until the new club is opened to ensure our members and their guests are able to continue enjoying our facilities

• Existing Carpark – The existing club carpark will continue to be available for use throughout Phase One

• Phase 1 Boutique Retirement Community – Approximately 16 high-quality Independent Living Units (ILUs) will be built over 2 stories above the new club. The Phase 1 ILU sales will contribute to the cost of the overall development including the brand new club.

Stage Two

Includes: 

• Existing Club Building - Following completion of the new club facility, the existing club will be demolished

• Existing Car park – The existing Club car park will also be demolished to make way for 3 additional ILUs buildings

• New Car park – The new Club car park will be located in the basement of the brand-new Club building

• Phase 2 Boutique Retirement Community - Approximately 39 additional ILUs will be built within three separate buildings of 3 stories. These ILUs will be built where the Existing Club and Existing Car park is located. Significant open space with landscaped areas will also be a key feature as a link to the natural bushland around the club.  Together with the Phase 1 ILUs, the sale of these ILUs will contribute to the cost of the overall development, including for the brand new club.

Boutique Retirement Community Approach

Over the last few months the club have been liaising with seniors living specialists and industry advisors to assist us in our approach to developing a high-quality and successful boutique retirement community.

Similar to our engagement of our Project Manager, Architect and Town Planner, we have engaged a specialist retirement living consulting team, well versed in seniors developments, management and operations. They join our formidable and knowledgeable redevelopment team to assist us in ensuring the best outcome possible for the future financial security of our club.

Their role will include assisting with a number of key facets of our Retirement Community:

• Industry Sales and Operations Review of Apartment Designs, Common Areas and Amenities

• Advising on Retirement Community Service Inclusions, User Pay Services and Enhanced Value Proposition

• Utilising their Operational Experience to increase Stakeholder Confidence

• Setting appropriate Pricing and Fees to position our Retirement Community for a strong financial future

• Assistance with Legal and Compliance

• Developing the Retirement Community Branding and Marketing Strategy

• Developing and Executing our ILU Sales Strategy

Next Steps

The Development Application for the redevelopment was submitted in October 2024 and the Club is now awaiting a decision by Northern Beaches Council sometime this year.