Projects completed

They are an absolute testament to the outstanding work of our builder partner, GWH,” he said.

“With so many people impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis over the past few months, affordable housing has never been more needed, and we hope that these properties will provide some much-needed relief and stability for people in need in Newcastle.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with Evolve Housing to construct this wonderful affordable housing project,” said GWH Director Jonathan Craig.

“This has been a fantastic opportunity for GWH to help provide such facilities in our hometown of Newcastle.”

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen enjoyed a private walkthrough of the property in mid-2020 with staff from Evolve Housing and GWH.

Lord Mayor Nelmes said that developments that provide a greater range of housing options for people on varying incomes are important to building strong local communities.

“Our city must prioritise affordable housing so a diverse mix of workers can live in areas of growth and are not forced out.

“Access to secure, appropriate and affordable housing is not only a basic requirement for everyone, it’s critical to creating an inclusive, dynamic and sustainable city.” PROJECTS COMPLETED KANTARA ROAD, CANTON BEACH

30 homes

30 beds

$7 million

Completion: August 2020 Partner: Pacific Link Housing

This property is a two-storey building for social and affordable housing residents. It includes 30 studio apartments —15 social and 15 affordable apartments, five of which are adaptable apartments. Residents have access to a communal room and open landscaped spaces. There is parking for seven cars and five motorbikes.

MEREWETHER STREET, NEWCASTLE

30 homes

48 beds

78 people $16 million

Completion: June 2020

Redeveloped over the former heavy rail line next to Civic Station, this property includes 30 residential apartments dedicated for affordable rental housing. There are one, two and three bedroom apartments. Four apartments are constructed to suit Specialist Disability Accommodation.

Facilities include a ground floor car park and two communal rooftop terrace areas. There are also three retail tenancies in the building.