As South Australians continue to battle a once in a generation housing crisis, UnitingSA is working quickly to answer the urgent call for more homes.
Ben Moore, UnitingSA’s Senior Executive Development, Property and Housing says at least a decade of developments are underway or in the planning.
“UnitingSA already provides 600 homes to South Australians, and we’re working fast, collaborating and innovating with our partners, to get projects off the ground as quickly as possible.”
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“We see the impact of the housing crisis every day through our homelessness, emergency relief and mental health services.
“We know having a safe, secure home close to schools, transport and services is integral for both individuals and families in building the foundations for a brighter future.
“We are committed to playing our part in solving the housing crisis, while creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Big things already underway
The construction of UnitingSA’s largest housing development to date is well and truly underway, and will welcome its first tenants in late 2024.
Located on a 2,240sqm site on the corner of Devonport Terrace and Gurr Street in Prospect, the development will replace six outdated properties with a four-level, 40-dwelling development.
Built around a stunning internal courtyard with vertical gardens, the design encourages a healthy outdoor lifestyle and interaction among residents.
The apartments are designed to cater for a diverse mix of tenants of all ages, from single occupants to small families on low to moderate incomes.
Uniting on Devonport, Prospect – $15.6m
- 40 dwellings over four levels
- 27 affordable housing apartments
- 4 social housing apartments
- 2 high disability support apartments
- Seven townhouses for private sale (SOLD OUT)
Even bigger things to come
UnitingSA is partnering with Renewal SA to build 70 new affordable apartments right in the heart of Bowden.
The seven-storey building (pictured above) will be located in a thriving central neighbourhood close to public transport, Adelaide’s CBD, and high-quality local amenities.
Featuring a mix of affordable rentals and affordable sales, the Uniting on Second development meets the 5-star Green Star Buildings rating – the highest Green Star rating in Australia – and will include additional environmental features to enhance sustainability.
The affordable rentals at Uniting on Second will feature a mix of apartment types and will be leased to tenants at under 75 per cent of the market rate. Apartments nominated for sale will qualify under the affordable housing criteria and be sold to eligible buyers through HomeSeeker.
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