Constitution Hill
- Description Retirement community
- Location Northmead
- Sector Health and Care, Living
- Sub-Sector Aged Care, Community, Cultural, Independent Living, Lifestyle, Retirement Living, Wellness
- Specialties Live Environment, New Build, Refurbishment
- Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum
- Delivery Method Design and Construct
- Client Australian Unity and Grand United Friendly Society
- Architect BNMH Architects
- Photographer David Hunt
The two-time award-winning Constitution Hill redevelopment represents a long‑standing partnership built on trust, shared values and a commitment to creating a supportive community for older Australians. Grindley first worked with Grand United Friendly Society to build the new 120 bed aged care home and then later extensions and refurbishments throughout the existing aged care home. An important project that improved comfort, dignity and care for residents. The success of this initial collaboration laid the foundation for a deeper relationship and a joint vision to transform Constitution Hill into a vibrant, connected and future‑ready village.
Working within a live environment once residents had moved in meant the project required careful planning to ensure residents felt safe and respected throughout construction. The team managed access, noise and daily activity with sensitivity, coordinating closely with onsite staff to maintain essential services and minimise disruption. Particularly during the first refurbishment works, a collaborative approach was imperative and strengthened the partnership and set the tone for the much larger redevelopment that followed.

Building on the trust established during the first project, Grindley and Grand United entered a joint venture to deliver a major multi‑stage redevelopment. The new master‑planned community introduced modern, high quality facilities including an indoor heated pool and spa, dining and lounge areas, cinema, salon, library, art and craft rooms, barbeque spaces and an outdoor bowling green. These amenities were created to support independence, wellbeing and social connection.
The redevelopment across the years delivered 425 Independent Living Units, a new aged‑care facility, serviced apartments, a community centre with hydrotherapy pool and extensive outdoor recreation areas. The project expanded the original village, once home to only 75 residents into a large‑scale, thriving community precinct. Together, these projects and multi-stages demonstrate the strength of partnership. Constitution Hill now stands as a welcoming, future‑focused environment where older Australians can live independently, stay active and feel deeply connected to the place they call home.
Our Awards
Year
2005
Master Builders Association of New South Wales
National Excellence in Construction Award
Lifestyle Housing for Seniors, Medium to Large Multi-Unit Development

Year
2005
Master Builders Association of New South Wales
Excellence in Housing Award
Lifestyle and Over 55’s













