A new intergenerational living community in Moruya DA lodged by IRT
IRT has reached a major milestone in its commitment to the Far NSW South Coast, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Wattleview in Moruya.
Designed as a vibrant, inclusive place for people at different life stages, Wattleview brings together retirement living, residential aged care, on-site key worker accommodation and a rich mix of shared community spaces. These include a cafe, clubhouse, village green and wellbeing and health facilities that encourage everyday connection between generations and the wider community.
The name Wattleview reflects the natural beauty at the heart of the site, celebrating the surrounding landscape and the strong sense of belonging the masterplan has been designed to foster. At its core, Wattleview is about creating a place where people can connect, contribute and feel part of a thriving community, regardless of age.
IRT CEO Ross Gallagher said lodging Wattleview’s SSDA represents an important step forward – not just for the project, but for Moruya and the broader Eurobodalla region.
“Wattleview is about much more than housing – it’s about investing in people, place, and long-term community wellbeing,” Mr Gallagher said.
“This development has been intentionally designed to bring generations together, creating opportunities for older Australians, working-age residents, families and essential workers to connect, support one another and live well.”
Mr Gallagher said Wattleview reflects IRT’s role as a community-owned, purpose-led organisation, with a clear focus on delivering lasting social value.
“Our investment in Moruya is driven first and foremost by social outcomes,” he said.
“Wattleview will deliver high-quality homes, services and shared spaces that strengthen the community, enable older Australians to age well, support essential local workers, and respond to the real needs of the region – now and into the future.”
Central to the proposal is the integration of on-site accommodation for key workers, responding directly to local workforce housing challenges. By enabling health, aged care and community service workers to live close to where they work, Wattleview supports the sustainability of essential services while fostering stronger connections between workers and the community they serve.
Designed to encourage interaction and participation, Wattleview features generous landscaped open spaces, walkable streets and welcoming social hubs that reflect the character, lifestyle and natural environment of the NSW South Coast.
“We’ve carefully curated state-of-the-art facilities that promote wellbeing, independence and connection across generations,” Mr Gallagher said.
“This includes a dedicated health and wellbeing centre with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, gym and resident library – creating shared opportunities for people to stay active, engaged and connected close to home.”
The scale and integration of housing, care, amenities and key worker accommodation make Wattleview a defining project for Moruya, reflecting a place-based approach that responds to the regions current and future needs.
The SSDA lodgement follows extensive early planning and community engagement, with local insights helping shape a development that reflects Moruya’s unique character, values and aspirations.
“For more than 50 years, IRT has been part of life on the NSW South Coast,” Mr Gallagher said.
“Wattleview builds on that legacy – delivering a community that aligns with the Eurobodalla region’s long-term strategic vision and is designed to grow with Moruya for generations to come.”
The proposed development forms part of IRT’s broader commitment to deliver more than 1000 new homes for older Australians over the next decade, including approximately 800 independent living units and 200 residential care beds across Greater Western Sydney, the Illawarra and NSW South Coast.
Classified as a State Significant Development due to its scale and regional importance, Wattleview will be assessed by the NSW Government. The SSDA will be placed on the NSW Planning Portal for public exhibition before progressing through the formal planning and assessment process.
For more information visit: https://www.irt.org.au/retirement-villages/location/wattleview/