50s lifestyle communities on Capricorn Coast prompts mixed reaction
The Capricorn Coast is experiencing a surge in over-50s lifestyle community developments, sparking concerns among residents regarding infrastructure capacity. While developers argue these projects free up existing housing stock, locals worry about the strain on regional medical and public resources.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between rapid regional development and the adequacy of public infrastructure in aging communities.
Ron and Joanne Ballard want key infrastructure in place before new large-scale approvals. ( ABC Capricornia: Katrina Beavan )
The article presents both the developer's perspective and the concerns of local residents without taking a side.
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