The NSW Government has completed the state’s first ever 3D-printed social housing project, delivering two new homes in Dubbo as part of ongoing efforts to address the housing crisis.
The two modern, two-bedroom homes – which are set to be made available to Aboriginal social housing tenants – were delivered in just 20 weeks, less than half the usual 40-week timeline, thanks to innovative 3D-printing construction methods.
The homes were created using approximately 70 tonnes of Contourcrete, a specially developed 3D-printable concrete mix produced by Contour3D. The concrete structures were printed in just 16 days.
“We’re proud to be the first to use 3D-printing technology for social housing in NSW – and even prouder to see it completed,” said Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Rose Jackson.
“This is just the beginning. The success of this pilot proves 3D-printing can help us build quality homes faster, particularly in regional and remote areas where demand is high.
“This project shows that the NSW Government is committed to exploring every option to build more social and affordable homes faster, especially in regional and remote areas with strong housing demand.
“This project shows what’s possible when government, industry and community work together to find smart, sustainable solutions to the housing crisis.”
The build was a partnership between Aboriginal Sustainable Homes (ASH), Contour3D, and the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO),
For more information visit:Â http://www.nsw.gov.au/homes-nsw/MMC.
