RAAFA has broken ground on its Stirling development, which is set to revitalise the north western corridor of its Air Force Memorial retirement living estate in Bull Creek.
The $55 million Stirling development will comprise 63 apartments in one, two and three bedroom configurations, with an additional Residents Lounge and secure undercover car park located on the ground floor of the building.
Forming Stage 6 of the RAAFA Air Force Memorial Estate master plan redevelopment, the Stirling project replaces the former Sivyer, Harris, Fraser and Ingram buildings to make way for the contemporary purpose-designed apartments over six floors.
RAAFA CEO Michelle Fyfe said the Stirling apartments will provide high quality, independent living arrangements for retired Western Australians looking for a community to call home.
“RAAFA’s Air Force Memorial Estate blends the best of both worlds, offering residents access to tranquil, natural surrounds within the convenience of a well-connected community. We are delighted to be expanding our connected, amenity-filled and thriving community which we know suits the needs of Perth’s growing retired resident population,” said Fyfe.
RAAFA’s Air Force Memorial Estate currently houses over 400 independent living residents, with the new Stirling development set to welcome over 60 new residents who will call the estate home. The estate also features two residential care centres, gymnasium, indoor pool, tennis courts and the renowned RAAFA Club.
Works on the Stirling project will commence immediately, with local building group Georgiou appointed as the head contractor to deliver the development.
Georgiou Group General Manager Steve Okill said: “Since our initial engagement it was clear to us that close collaboration with RAAFA and its trusted consultants would be required to ensure our efforts aligned with their vision. We’re excited to continue this journey together and further strengthen our relationship as we bring the project to life.”
An ode to the Short Stirling, a British four-engine heavy bomber used during World War II, the Stirling development adds to RAAFA’s rich heritage in aviation and service, with the 107,590 sqm Bull Creek estate also home to the Aviation Heritage Museum.
RAAFA’s Air Force Memorial Estate master plan will see the site's original units replaced with contemporary apartment accommodation in stages over the next decade. With construction now underway, Georgiou Group earmarked completion of the Stirling project by June 2025.
