Established Project
Uniting at Ferryden Park
Uniting at Ferryden Park
Community Housing Development
UnitingSA constructed eight 2-bedroom dwellings in Ferryden Park to provide safe, affordable accommodation for women experiencing or at risk of homelessness in South Australia.
Background
In January 2020, UnitingSA successfully tendered for a $1 million grant through the South Australian Housing Trust’s More Affordable Tenancies in Community Housing (MATCH) initiative.
The funds were instrumental in enabling UnitingSA to progress this vital Community Housing project.
The project has also been made possible thanks to the site’s former landowners, the Days Road Gospel Mission, who gifted the land to UnitingSA.
Project Summary & Features
- Eight 2-bedroom houses with open plan living areas provide affordable and secure rental accommodation for older women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Tenants have access to a shared undercover communal space, designed to promote connection among neighbours.
- Access to wraparound support through UnitingSA, such as Home Care, Mental Health and NDIS services.
- The site is well serviced by public transport to connect tenants to nearby shops, services and recreation areas.
- Solar panels ensure energy-efficiency while split system air-conditioning is installed in all eight houses.
- The overall site area is 2037m2 with eight allotments ranging in size from 150m2 to 200m2.
2022 Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) SA Awards for Excellence Winner:
- ‘Small Scale Development’ award
- ‘Aged Care and Community Housing’ award
Location
Ferryden Park
Project type
Social and Affordable Community Housing
Development cost
$2.6 million
Completion date
July 2021
Target group
Vulnerable women aged 55 and over who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Project team
- Architect: City Collective
- Builder: Cook Building
