The 7ha retirement village on the town’s western edge, between Kawarau Gorge Rd and Iles St, will have a lodge as its hub. Presbyterian Support Otago has also acted to alleviate the shortage of aged care and retirement homes. The proposed Leaning Rock Village, a retirement village and aged care home next to the Alexandra golf course, is edging closer to becoming a reality. "The study has highlighted there is a very real and immediate need for the Leaning Rock Village’s retirement and aged care proposal. "The Central Otago market is grossly under-supplied and people are faced with the bleak prospect of moving away from Central Otago to find suitable independent retirement and care options."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2016 17:03 UTC