Housing Choices WA is pleased to partner with the WA State Government and DevelopmentWA to deliver 30 new social and affordable homes in Busselton, 195 kms south of Perth, WA by the end of 2026.
The $19million residential project is funded as part of the WA Government’s Housing Diversity Pipeline (HDP) and its commitment to increase new housing supply in the South-West.
Housing Choices WA will develop the modern, accessible and environmentally sustainable homes and provide tenancy, property and placemaking services once the project is completed.
Housing Choices CEO David Fisher said: “We are excited to be creating a vibrant, new residential community in Busselton, as we have done successfully in other locations across the State.
“Our partnership with Development WA will provide safe, secure and affordable homes for people in the Busselton area who may be on rent assistance or a pension, as well as lower-income earners whose jobs are essential to the local community.”
Located opposite Churchill Park and in walking distance from Busselton’s vibrant Queen Street hub with easy access to public transport, shops, services, and amenities, this architect-designed development by Fremantle-based Cast Studio will feature 20 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments. The apartments will be built to Silver Liveable standards and a minimum 6-star NatHERS ratings.
Planning and design of the project is consistent with the City of Busselton’s Planning Strategy, which seeks to increase high quality affordable housing in the area. Thirty-one (31) off-street carparks are included in the development, along with carefully considered greenspaces, verge landscaping and communal areas for residents.
Housing Choices WA is an independent not for profit community housing provider that manages homes and communities for over 3000 Western Australians in the Perth, Peel, and Southwest regions.
Housing Choices WA will lodge a planning application by end of November 2024 with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, using the Significant Development Pathway, a major initiative of the Cook Government’s planning reform program.
Further information about the project will be shared with Busselton residents through the planning process managed by the Department of Planning.
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Media contact Preeti Daga at Preeti.daga@hcau.org.au or 0430 555 341.
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