- $866,526 State Government grant to support delivery of 12 social homes in McKail, Albany
- Homes delivered and to be managed by community housing provider Advance Housing
- Part of the State Government's record $5.8 billion commitment to housing supply and support measures
Community housing provider Advance Housing has recently completed construction on 12 new social homes in the Albany suburb of McKail, with the support of a $866,526 State Government grant.
The $5.25 million project comprises six two-storey developments. Each of the six buildings comprises a two-bedroom unit on the ground floor and a one-bedroom unit on the top floor.
All units having access to parking and private covered outdoor space.
Advance Housing will manage tenancies and maintenance of the dwellings, which are designed to provide flexible accommodation options catering for a broad range of tenants, including couples and seniors.
All units have been built to at least a Silver Livable Housing Australia (LHA) standard by local business Wauters Building Company, with ground level units achieving Gold Level LHA standard.
Additionally, all units have achieved an energy rating exceeding 7 Stars which will contribute to reduced cost of living for tenants.
Advance Housing is an Albany-based not-for-profit organisation that has been providing affordable housing assistance within the Great Southern region for more than 25 years.
The State Government has also committed $25 million to support the delivery of 51 new affordable homes in Albany, which will also be delivered by Advance Housing.
As stated by Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
"Our government is partnering with the community housing provider sector to deliver more social and affordable housing across the State.
"These new developments will soon provide diverse housing options to vulnerable members of the Albany community, including seniors and those living with disabilities.
"It's part of our government record $5.8 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures since 2021."
As stated by Great Southern Minister Reece Whitby:
"This investment represents how our government is doing everything we can to boost social housing supply in the Great Southern.
"I'm pleased we can help create housing solutions through Advance Housing, which is playing a crucial role in the Albany community to provide a secure place for vulnerable people to live in."
As stated by Advance Housing CEO John Lysaught:
"Stronger communities start with stable housing, and our team is actively working to increase housing supply, which creates local jobs and benefits to our broader community.
"These 12 newly completed homes are just the beginning of a substantial pipeline of new builds that we're proud to deliver.
"The new homes also create more pathways through the housing continuum, supporting tenants to move into long-term, stable accommodation."
