In June 2012, plans were formalised for a redevelopment at Resthaven Leabrook, with the Burnside Council granting provisional consent. The project’s budget was set at $12 million, fully funded by Resthaven, with a focus on redeveloping the northwest corner of the site.
‘Resthaven is committed to maintaining high quality accommodation for frail, elderly people that meets the aged care and lifestyle expectations of the public today. We are upgrading an old 1950s section to improve our accommodation options.’ — Richard Hearn
To make way for construction, Resthaven donated two self-contained independent living units with disability access and facilities to the Uniting Church Adare Camp and Caravan Park at Victor Harbor.
Unfortunately, the Gerard Memorial Chapel also had to be demolished, as it was structurally unsound and had not been used for nearly a decade. The Gerard family were consulted and the memorabilia and foundation stones became a feature of the new building.
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