The state’s land agency has published details of a 30-storey social housing development in Northbridge, as part of the $5.2 billion Perth City Link.
The state’s land agency has published details of a 30-storey social housing development in Northbridge, as part of the $5.2 billion Perth City Link.
DevelopmentWA proposes to construct 174 build-to-rent dwellings across 30 floors on Lot 6 on Roe Street, with 35 apartments designated for social housing and 139 for affordable living.
The site is part of the 13.5-hectare Perth City Link, a precinct to connect Northbridge with the Perth CBD.
Perth City Link is expected to attract $5.2 billion into the area, with $3 billion from private investment.
The project is supported by the federal government’s Housing Australia Future Fund, which invests in social and affordable housing.
Once completed, the development will be sold to an appointed community housing provider.
The state government awarded Icon Construction the contract to build the Roe Street project in August, with the value yet to be disclosed.
Architecture firm MJA Studio designed the development, with details of the proposal out of for public comment.
The proposed 30-storey project will include communal spaces to provide amenities to residents at affordable prices, according to the development application compiled by Hatch.
“Supported by the Commonwealth Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), this project responds to national priorities for housing diversity and affordability, while contributing to the revitalisation of Perth’s inner city,” Hatch’s application said.
“Its strategic location at the western gateway to Northbridge ensures exceptional connectivity and activation, reinforcing the vision for a vibrant, integrated urban environment.
“The design prioritises human scale at street level, active engagement with the public realm, and integration of landscaped spaces, creating a welcoming and safe environment for residents and visitors alike.”
According to the development application, the design prioritised functionality and comfort over amenities that were expensive to maintain.
"Communal areas are deliberately efficient, focusing on high-quality, low-maintenance, fit-forpurpose amenities, acknowledging the significant external amenities available within the broader Northbridge locality, thereby keeping running costs low for occupants," Hatch said in the application.
The estimated cost of the project is unknown, but neighbouring developments have been in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
In August, the state government said the Roe Street project is part of a $443 million housing initiative with its federal counterpart.
