The Salvation Army submits revised aged care plans for Cameron Park site after design overhaul

The Salvation Army has submitted revised plans for an aged care facility in Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie, following a design overhaul. The 100-bed facility, initially approved by Lake Macquarie City Council in 2018, is proposed for a 2.7-hectare site at 121 Portland Drive. The plans include 40 rooms on the ground and first floors, with 20 rooms on the lower ground floor. Additional facilities such as a coffee shop, chapel, hairdressing salon, nursing station, physiotherapy room, state rooms, and a 40-space car park are also part of the design.

The lower ground floor is intended to accommodate residents with dementia, and the facility would employ approximately 40 nursing staff at any given time. The development is situated near a residential estate and Cameron Park Plaza shopping centre, which has seen significant growth since the initial approval. Cameron Park Plaza, featuring a Woolworths, opened in 2020, and a major pub, Harrigan’s Cameron Park, began operations in 2023.

Construction of the aged care facility was initially delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commencement of construction was postponed by two years, with the start date set for December 21, 2025. In the modified development application submitted to the council, ADW Johnson represents the Salvation Army, advocating for the project’s approval.

The Salvation Army’s aged care initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to community service and care for the vulnerable. As Micah 6:8 reminds us, the Lord requires us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. This project aligns with the organization’s mission to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.

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