Construction starts on The Ninth Middle Ridge

MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday, 19 August, 2021

Construction work has begun on the much-anticipated The Ninth Middle Ridge retirement community at the Toowoomba Golf Club.

Vegetation and topsoil were removed from the site this week and excavation work will start on Monday.

The village is being developed by southeast Queensland retirement village provider and operator Aura Holdings within the historic golf club on Rowbotham St, Middle Ridge.

The Ninth Middle Ridge site is adjacent to the course’s ninth hole and will set a new standard of premium independent-living apartments for retirees on the Darling Downs.

The village’s 79 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, plus spacious apartments, will have expansive views over the 55ha lush parkland golf course.

Residents will enjoy a private, maintenance-free lifestyle in the low-rise development of three and four-storey buildings with community facilities, including a gym, billiards area, wine room, library, craft room, lounge, multi-purpose function room, outdoor entertaining and barbecue areas, and a community bus.

Experienced retirement village builder and home-grown Toowoomba company McNab has been appointed to the project that was designed by Cox Architecture.

Aura Holdings’ director Tim Russell said it was exciting to see construction under way on the site after delays in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Despite an unavoidable delay to the start of construction, Aura has continued to be firmly committed to this project. I am thrilled that things are now moving on this exciting project for Toowoomba,’’ he said.

“The construction of the village will deliver a boost to the Darling Downs, employing local contractors and Toowoomba’s own McNab.’’

McNab senior project manager Dan Rowe said the McNab team was extremely excited to have commenced construction on the highly-anticipated project.

“Having been involved with Aura Holdings and the Toowoomba Golf Club team throughout the planning and design, we are thrilled to see activity occurring on site with local subcontractors and suppliers,’’ Mr Rowe said.

Mr Russell said The Ninth Middle Ridge would provide something very special to Toowoomba set in in the peaceful tree-filled golf course site on the picturesque escarpment of the Great Dividing Range.

“Our residents will overlook 55 hectares of manicured green space and soaring trees instead of rooftops and the Toowoomba Golf Club will be their backyard!

“The Ninth will have strong appeal to both golfers and retirees who want to live in such a beautiful, peaceful and secure community of friendly like-minded neighbours. Residents can live the independent lifestyle they crave with support on hand delivered to their apartment if needed.

“This is a keenly awaited development for Toowoomba Golf Club members, current residents of Middle Ridge who wish to stay in the prestigious suburb and other retirees who are attracted to Toowoomba’s lifestyle and facilities.’’

Construction is due to be completed by the end of 2022. Apartments are selling now from $595,000.

To find out more about living at The Ninth Middle Ridge, please call (07) 4602 9099 or email live@theninthmiddleridge.com.au