Halfway mark achieved on BaptistCare’s biggest community housing build
BaptistCare’s latest community housing development has reached the halfway mark, with guests gathering at the construction site on 29 March and a tree ceremoniously placed on the highest point of the build.
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BaptistCare’s latest community housing development has reached the halfway mark, with guests gathering at the construction site on 29 March and a tree ceremoniously placed on the highest point of the build.
BaptistCare and its building partners Lendlease, DKO Architects, SCP Engineers and representatives from the Department of Communities and Justice Social and Affordable Housing Fund team came together to mark the construction milestone of the successful completion of the structural phase.
Construction of the community housing provider’s largest community housing development will see 162 much-needed social and affordable units for seniors and single-parent families available to people living in the Parramatta region in early 2023.
The Carlingford housing design involves three 4-storey unit blocks with an underground car park and a central courtyard for tenants to enjoy. More than 60% of the housing will be dedicated to seniors.
BaptistCare CEO Charles Moore shared how vital social and affordable housing is during the event.
“Australia has already seen more than a decade of increasing rental housing stress. Now we throw in pandemics and natural disasters such as flooding for good measure,” he said.
“Access to safe, stable, affordable housing has never been more difficult for individuals and families.”
“The housing being built here is about creating a future for 162 individuals and their families who deserve a roof over their head and support to live independently with help from our housing team and BaptistCare’s wrap-around services.”
“I can’t stress how important social and affordable housing is, and BaptistCare is ever hopeful that both the NSW and Federal Government will too look to ensure the ongoing provision of sustainable investment in this area.”
BaptistCare’s community housing model goes beyond just bricks and mortar. Each housing location includes an onsite team that comes alongside tenants, offering wrap-around support and services that foster well-being and independence.
Once complete, the housing at Carlingford will see BaptistCare owning and operating more than 650 community housing residences over 13 locations across NSW.