Wednesday, February 12, 2025

DA lodged for new $23m public housing block

Plans have been released today for a new 48-apartment South Australia Housing Trust apartment complex.

A development application has been lodged with designs for the six-storey building in Camden Park that will feature 48 two-bedroom apartments to house 96 people.

The $23.72 million project has been funded through the Federal Government’s $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator, with the site owned by the South Australian Government.

The vacant 7,500 square metre site on the corner of Anzac Highway and Cromer Street in Camden Park previously had 48 two-storey Housing Trust dwellings that were no longer fit for purpose, said Federal Housing Minister, Clare O’Neil.

“This redevelopment of Camden Park is another great example of the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments partnering with the housing sector to build more homes for Australians who need them, where they need them,” said Minister O’Neil.

“We want to reduce the stress of housing for South Australians – the long waits on housing lists, the long queues for rentals, the out of reach deposit for first home buyers – we’ll reduce these issues if we build more houses, and that’s what these projects do.”

Existing Housing Trust tenants have been progressively relocated over the last two years and the buildings demolished.

The SA Government says the proposed Housing Trust apartments will form a crucial element in the greater renewal of this area of Camden Park. The higher density living is set to create more space for additional future housing options, currently being assessed by the State Government.

The proposed development backs onto a walking and bike path running through the Council Reserve and is located just 100 metres from a bus stop on Anzac Highway.

The development application will be released for public consultation in the coming months. If approved, the new Housing Trust apartment block is expected to be complete in 2027.

“The former Housing Trust dwellings were not acceptable,” said SA Planning Minister, Nick Champion.

“This proposed development will provide important housing security for Housing Trust tenants and continues our efforts to increase the supply of public housing in this state.

“This is an example of the State Government reviewing a strategic site to achieve higher density and more housing options.

“I know the Camden Park community is eager for this development to start and the Albanese Government is getting on with delivering for the community.”

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