A retirement village catering exclusively for gays, lesbians and transgenders has got the go-ahead in Australia.
The £12 million Linton Estate, will feature a tennis court, bowling green, open-air theatre and a multi-million dollar leisure centre with a pool, spa, gymnasium, cafe, restaurant, piano room and business centre.
Despite vocal opposition from community activists construction of the 120 two and three-bedroom units is expected to start early next year.
Managing director Peter Dickson said the village would suit older members of the gay and lesbian community.
"Whether we're in a relationship or whether we're single, we want to be surrounded by friends," Mr Dickson said.
"I wanted Linton Estate to be different to other retirement facilities and this has now come about.
"It's a wonderful achievement for all."
The estate is near Daylesford, which has one of the largest homosexual populations in rural Australia.
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=227483&in_page_id=2
The £12 million Linton Estate, will feature a tennis court, bowling green, open-air theatre and a multi-million dollar leisure centre with a pool, spa, gymnasium, cafe, restaurant, piano room and business centre.
Despite vocal opposition from community activists construction of the 120 two and three-bedroom units is expected to start early next year.
Managing director Peter Dickson said the village would suit older members of the gay and lesbian community.
"Whether we're in a relationship or whether we're single, we want to be surrounded by friends," Mr Dickson said.
"I wanted Linton Estate to be different to other retirement facilities and this has now come about.
"It's a wonderful achievement for all."
The estate is near Daylesford, which has one of the largest homosexual populations in rural Australia.
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=227483&in_page_id=2
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