Tasmanian Government
Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Construction of a five-storey development is well underway in North Hobart that will deliver 38 apartments for women at risk of homelessness aged 55 and over.
The project is among 128 new social homes to be delivered across Tasmania by 2028 through the Australian Government's $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP).
Pouring of the podium slab is set to be finished in September, marking the first major milestone for the project.
The Argyle Street development in Hobart is supported by a combined $13.36 million from the SHAP, $2.65 million from Housing Australia, and a further $700,000 contribution from the St Vincent de Paul Society. Completion is scheduled for late 2027.
Each studio apartment will include its own kitchen, bathroom and private balcony, with the development also featuring communal spaces, a vertical garden and on-site parking.
The development is being delivered by the St Vincent de Paul Society, Housing Australia, with oversight from Homes Tasmania.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent:
"Every Tasmanian deserves a safe and secure place to call home, and this development delivered by Vos Construction will provide 38 new homes for women who need that security.
"Safe and secure housing is one of the most important foundations for improving people's wellbeing and helping them build a more stable future.
"Delivering housing on a constrained inner-city site requires careful staging, site preparation and coordination to ensure the project is set up for successful delivery, I'm glad to see those works underway.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, our Government is delivering more homes, faster and increasing housing options for people who need them most."
Quotes attributable to the Member for Franklin, Julie Collins:
"The crane in the sky over this important new project sends a strong signal to every Tasmanian that our government is serious about tackling our state's housing challenges.
"This project is all about giving older Tasmanian women at risk of homelessness the safety, dignity and sense of community they deserve.
"I have fought hard for this project because I know it will make a difference and I am so proud to see this project approaching its first major construction milestone.
"Across the state, our Government is helping turn the sod on new homes like these for more Tasmanians and this development is solid example of the work being delivered as part of our $47 billion housing plan."
Quote Attributable to Connie Digolis Vinnies CEO:
"This development is about much more than building new homes, it is about providing safety, security and dignity for older women.
"Women over 55 are one of the groups increasingly vulnerable to housing insecurity and homelessness, at a time in their lives when they should not have to worry about whether they have somewhere safe to call home.
"For many women, a lifetime spent raising families, earning lower wages and having fewer opportunities to build savings and superannuation can leave them particularly exposed when circumstances change later in life.
"Relationship breakdown, the death of a partner, rising living costs or an unexpected financial setback can quickly place someone who has spent their whole life managing independently in a very vulnerable position. 212 Argyle Street is our practical response to that.
"We want these women to have more than a roof over their heads, we want them to have a home where they feel safe, connected and secure, and where they can live with the dignity they deserve.
"For the Society, this is exactly the kind of investment we want to make. Responding to an identified need in our community and creating something that will make a lasting difference for generations of Tasmanian women."
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