Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has shown its support to the Yarraman Business Group to perform a market sounding exercise with commercial operators of retirement living and aged care facilities in Yarraman.
TRC Planning and Development Committee Chair Councillor Megan O'Hara Sullivan said she was pleased to be able to support the community with the request.
"We've received feedback from the local business community of the need for additional aged care services in Yarraman and to address this issue, the Yarraman Business Group came to us to see how we could assist," Cr O'Hara Sullivan said.
"As a result of this request, we undertook an extensive review of all vacant Council land and as part of that review we've identified an area which could act as a potential site for a new facility.
"While no formal proposals have been put forward, we support the group's request to conduct a market sounding exercise to gauge interest from commercial providers.
"This exercise will be conducted by the Yarraman Business Group and the findings will help to inform any further discussions about the proposal.
"A new facility would not only support aged residents but would also increase employment opportunities for locals.
"This is a good example of Council working hand-in-hand with community groups to come up with good outcomes for our residents.
"The Yarraman Business Group works hard to advocate for the needs of the community and we're pleased we can support them with their request to explore further options."
The subject land is situated on Lots 3 and 4 on RP170255, D'Aguilar Highway, Yarraman.
