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A big plus for the Coast’s latest retirement village, Ōrewa Sands, is its location – alongside the 16ha Alice Eaves bush reserve and a short walk from Ōrewa Beach.
Currently, the sounds of construction work dominate during the working day but owner Brendan Coghlan says once tools are down, birdsong and a tranquil atmosphere quickly take over – and will be a big attraction for future residents.
The complex is being developed in three stages, with the 42 apartments and common areas of stage one due for completion in a few months.
Eventually Ōrewa Sands will feature 115 apartments and 20 care suites.
Residents will have plenty of recreation opportunities. Common areas provided include a cinema, day spa, bowls lawn, gym, men’s shed, putting green and communal vegetable garden. An activities room is expected to offer yoga, tai chi, indoor bowls and a pool table.
There is also a hairdresser, restaurant, café and bar for residents and their guests.
Another feature of the facility is resilience. Brendan says the earthquake strengthening went above and beyond, with steel piles going deep into bedrock.
“We have very safety conscious engineers,” he says.
The location, by Nukumea Stream, also required the buildings to be raised 1.5m above ground level.
Exotic plants, including bamboo, have been removed and will be replaced by thousands of natives – including rewarewa trees. Swamp kauri found during excavations will be offered to iwi for sculpture.
Known for residential developments, this is Ōrewa developer Brendan’s first retirement village.
“Together with Senior Trust, I am excited to be building an active, supportive, retirement community,” he says.
Business Directory: Ōrewa Sands Senior Living
