An image showing what the new retirement village off Old Renwick Rd's communal spaces could look like. A well-known Marlborough strawberry farm is set to become Blenheim's largest retirement village. READ MORE:* Marlborough strawberry farmer wanted the people to have fruit* Marlborough growers welcome start of strawberry season* Raspberry picking a family traditionThe village would offer more than 200 independent living homes, including two- and three-bedroom villas, serviced apartments, and hospital level care. It would cost more than $100m to construct the new retirement village, and more than 300 people would be employed for its building phase. A Summerset spokeswoman said design plans for Blenheim's newest retirement village had also not been completed.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2019 23:03 UTC