They are an absolute testament to the outstanding
PROJECTS COMPLETED
work of our builder partner, GWH,” he said.
KANTARA ROAD, CANTON BEACH • 30 homes
“With so many people impacted financially by
• 30 beds
the coronavirus crisis over the past few months,
• $7 million
affordable housing has never been more needed,
• Completion: August 2020
and we hope that these properties will provide
• Partner: Pacific Link Housing
some much-needed relief and stability for people in need in Newcastle.”
This property is a two-storey building for social and affordable housing residents. It includes
“It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with
30 studio apartments —15 social and 15 affordable
Evolve Housing to construct this wonderful affordable
apartments, five of which are adaptable apartments.
housing project,” said GWH Director Jonathan Craig.
Residents have access to a communal room and open landscaped spaces. There is parking for seven cars
“This has been a fantastic opportunity for GWH to help
and five motorbikes.
provide such facilities in our hometown of Newcastle.”
MEREWETHER STREET, NEWCASTLE Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy
• 30 homes
Lord Mayor Declan Clausen enjoyed a private walk-
• 48 beds
through of the property in mid-2020 with staff from
• 78 people
Evolve Housing and GWH.
• $16 million • Completion: June 2020
Lord Mayor Nelmes said that developments that provide a greater range of housing options for people
Redeveloped over the former heavy rail line next to
on varying incomes are important to building strong
Civic Station, this property includes 30 residential
local communities.
apartments dedicated for affordable rental housing. There are one, two and three bedroom apartments.
“Our city must prioritise affordable housing so
Four apartments are constructed to suit Specialist
a diverse mix of workers can live in areas of growth
Disability Accommodation.
and are not forced out. Facilities include a ground floor car park and two “Access to secure, appropriate and affordable
communal rooftop terrace areas. There are also three
housing is not only a basic requirement for everyone,
retail tenancies in the building.
it’s critical to creating an inclusive, dynamic and sustainable city.”
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