Orana Living Cottages

Project typeConstruction of accommodation
Project value$3 million
Project scheduleCompleted
Contractor nameWestbury Constructions
Completion Date29 April 2021

Council manages six disability properties in Gilgandra. Some years ago Council’s Disability Services Committee, recognising the competitive NDIS environment, thought it was necessary to provide modern purpose-built accommodation. In May this year Council was extremely proud to officially open its third purpose-built accommodation project, which the Mayor, Cr Doug Batten, describes as “the jewel in Gilgandra’s crown”.

The complex comprises three x 3 bedroom units and two x 2 bedroom units (self contained) plus a common area/ communal kitchen and office and caters for up to 13 clients with space for staff support on a sleepover shift. This project was fully funded through Orana Living, a division of Gilgandra Shire Council and has been certified as a Gold Level Livable Housing Design. The new complex supersedes a rented Department of Housing property.

Orana Living clients are very excited to be moving into their new home, and you can read more about this exciting project here!