Completion:
September 2021
Project value:
$845,000
Dwelling mix:
Two houses
Target group:
Social housing for people on low incomes classified as Category 1 (urgent housing needs) on the waiting list.
Partners:
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC); Palumbo Pty Ltd; SA Housing Authority
Project Summary:
This development saw the demolition of one existing social housing property and the subdivision of the site into two allotments allowing the construction of two x two-bedroom social housing outcomes. Both dwellings have been certified at Livable Housing Design Guidelines Gold Level and SDA Improved Liveability to accommodate tenants living with disability. Both properties have been landscaped with drought tolerant native plant selections and mulch to maximise water sustainability and minimise the requirement for maintenance. Both properties have been fitted with reverse-cycle air conditioning and fitted with 3.7kW solar photovoltaic system to minimise tenant energy costs