Over the past decade the renewal and development project has comprised the construction of The Benson Retirement Village, the construction of the new Parish Centre and the major restoration and renovation of St Peter’s Church.

The project was initiated due to the deterioration of the sandstone façade of the church and the potential danger of falling sandstone fragments. The opportunity was also taken to restore and improve the interior of the Church.  The funding for the project was secured by the redevelopment of the two blocks of land adjoining the church.

Father Brendan Hayes, Parish Priest, and the Parish Renewal and Development Committee chaired by John Ralph AC are very grateful for the constant and helpful support that has been generously forthcoming from the Archbishop and from his predecessor, Emeritus Archbishop Denis Hart, over the long period of development, which was completed in November 2020.