- Construction underway after development manager and builder appointed for Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project in Highgate
- Development to deliver a mix of social and affordable rentals and specialist disability accommodation well located to Perth CBD and amenities
- Project supported with $30 million contribution from Cook Labor Government and $46 million contribution from the Albanese Labor Government
Construction of the Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project in Highgate is underway and will deliver a major boost to social and affordable housing supply close to the City.
Stage 1 of the project, including the demolition of the Stirling Towers and site readiness works, were recently completed and a development manager and builder has been appointed for the next stage.
Stage 2 of the Smith Street project will be delivered by Tetris Capital and PERKINS (WA) Pty Ltd, in partnership with Community Housing Limited.
This will see the former public housing site transformed into new one and two-bedroom social, affordable and specialist disability rental units.
On completion, the 109 completed apartments will be managed by Community Housing Ltd.
The Smith Street project is a key component of the Cook Labor Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline of sites identified to deliver social housing stock in the short to medium term.
The project has received more than $30 million in State Government funding and a $46 million contribution from the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Payment fund.
Further information on the project can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/smith-street-build-rent-project .
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"It is excellent to see Stage 2 of the Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project underway.
"The project will see a former public housing site transformed into new one and two-bedroom social, affordable and specialist disability rental units.
"Western Australia's economy is the strongest in the nation, which means our population is the fastest growing in the country, too. That's why working to ensure every Western Australian has a home is a priority.
"Our Government will continue to partner with the Albanese Labor Government, private industry and the community housing sector to accelerate housing supply."
Comments attributed to Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
"The Smith Street project will deliver 109 new apartments, in a major boost to the supply of social, affordable and specialist disability homes.
"With demolition completed and a builder appointed, construction on this Build-to-Rent project is underway.
"The development will provide social and affordable housing options close to a range of amenities including the Perth CBD, shops, public transport and parks, as well as education, sporting and entertainment facilities.
"Our Government is continuing to partner with the Albanese Labor Government, private industry and the community housing sector to accelerate housing supply."
As stated by Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman:
"The Albanese Government is building more homes, making it easier for Australians to rent and buy.
"Our community knows supply is essential to address the housing challenges in our suburbs.
"I am pleased to see federal funding for more rental homes for Perth."
