The Sunrise Beach Residential Aged Care facility is the first greenfield project for UnitingCare in over 10 years, helping to address the demand for increased and improved aged care living facilities on the Sunshine Coast.

  • Sector Aged Care
  • Client Blue Care
  • Location Sunrise Beach
  • Value $31.9M
  • Contract Construct Only

This project was designed to meet the increasing demand for superior aged care facilities, reflecting the insights from the recent Royal Commission into aged care living. The design embraces the innovative ‘small house’ model, enhancing the living conditions for the elderly by dividing each of the four interconnected buildings into smaller, more intimate ‘houses’ with 8 – 9 bedrooms, alongside dedicated kitchen and living spaces. This approach not only fosters a homely atmosphere but also ensures personalised care and community.

The buildings were constructed using a combination of masonry block and concrete load-bearing columns and walls, with frames and trusses constructed using light gauge Truecore steel. The buildings’ energy efficiency is improved dramatically through the installation of Kingspan under-slab rigid insulation panelling, in conjunction with wall, ceiling and roof insulation materials.