Construction has begun on a $70 million aged care facility in Kedron, with Rockpool Residential Aged Care progressing a new 143-bed development in Brisbane’s north.
Kedron Project Moves Into Construction Phase
Work is underway at the Rockpool Kedron site following a sod-turning event held in March 2026, marking the start of the build.
The Kedron project forms part of a pipeline of three aged care facilities scheduled to open across 2026 and 2027, as the organisation continues its expansion across south-east Queensland.
Community-Based Design For Kedron Residents
The Kedron facility has been designed around smaller residential communities, each expected to support between 15 and 30 residents.
Plans include a mix of room sizes and premium suites, alongside interconnected rooms intended to accommodate couples who wish to remain together.
Dining areas and shared lounges are positioned at the centre of each community to support daily interaction.
Facilities And Sustainability Features
The Kedron development will include landscaped gardens, a veggie patch and a hobby shed as part of its outdoor spaces.
Additional amenities planned for the site include communal domestic kitchens, walking tracks, an on-site laundry, outdoor barbecue facilities, a café, a hair and beauty salon, and a wellness and vitality centre.
The project has also been designed as a gas-free site powered by renewable energy.
Builder And Expansion Activity
Construction firm McNab has been appointed to deliver Rockpool Kedron, marking the sixth project completed in partnership between the two organisations.
Rockpool Residential Aged Care was established in 2016 by Bill Summers and Michael Watson. In 2025, four operating homes were acquired by Regis for $135.5 million.
Pipeline Projects Beyond Kedron
Rockpool Northshore Hamilton, a 150-bed Brisbane facility, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in September 2026.
A Southport development also remains in the pipeline, with construction to begin later and the facility expected to open in late 2027.
Outlook
The Kedron development represents one of several projects scheduled for completion over the next two years, contributing to additional aged care capacity in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Published 20-Mar-2026
