This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THE Cook government has finalised the $35 million sale of the heritage-listed Cottesloe Deaf School site to Cottesloe Living, Health & Aged Care.
The WA Deaf School in Cottesloe has now been officially handed over to aged care joint venture Cottesloe Living, Health & Aged Care, the redevelopment of site to include residential aged care housing, and new facilities to support the state’s deaf children.
“The Cook Government is committed to supporting the State’s ageing population, and ensuring the provision of quality aged care facilities that will allow the local community to age-in-place closer to family and friends, and familiar surrounds,” said John Carey, lands minister.
“The redevelopment of the Cottesloe Deaf School site will not only deliver essential housing for ageing Western Australians, but also provide new facilities to support the vital services of the West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children.”
Cottesloe Living, Health & Aged Care is a joint venture between the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund, and aged care provider Hall & Prior Aged Care Group.
The organisation was identified as the preferred proponent to redevelop the heritage-listed site in July 2022, following a competitive registration of interest process.
The school was originally built in 1896 by the Foundation for Deaf Children and provided education, technical training, and boarding facilities for deaf children until 1949, when it was taken over by the WA government.
The redevelopment has committed to conserving of the historic building and protecting the integrity of the state registered heritage property.
“This iconic site is an integral part of Cottesloe’s history that will once again be activated to its full potential, while providing essential support and health services to Western Australians,” concluded Carey.
