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IRT refurb to counter Illawarra bed block

February 9, 2026 8:57 am in by
Image: IRT

The Illawarra Retirement Trust has started a major refurbishment of its Marco Polo Unanderra Residential Care Home, with the project set to deliver 48-new aged care beds by early 2027.

The move that’ll help ease hospital bed block across the Illawarra, starts after approval of a Development Application modification lodged with Wollongong City Council.

IRT CEO Ross Gallagher, said it represents the first phase of a comprehensive upgrade of the entire site, including the St Johns and St Lukes wings, and Cordeaux Lodge.

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