The State Government has reached an important milestone, with work underway to build an apartment block in Adelaide’s CBD to support older women at risk of homelessness.

South Australian builder Mossop Group Pty Ltd has begun construction on the 50-apartment development.

Minister for Housing and Urban Development Nick Champion, along with the Member for Adelaide Lucy Hood celebrated the key moment by breaking ground at the Tucker Street site.

The sod turn reflects the action the State Government is taking to deliver its election commitment to build an apartment block for people at risk of homelessness with onsite supports.

The six-storey development will be run by the SA Housing Trust. An on-site community wellbeing manager will support tenants to manage any issues that may impact on their tenancy and the community, as well as access to support services.   

The Trust will collaborate with community and health services to provide in-reach   services, with on-site tenant facilities that include meeting rooms, a computer room that enables tenants who don’t own a device to access online services, free wi-fi, multi-use spaces and communal gardens for well-being.

The Tucker St Apartments project is expected to be complete in 2026.  

This milestone comes just weeks after the Federal and State Governments announced their support for a New Generation Catherine House to be built in the CBD, that will also help women at risk of homelessness.

Together, these two new facilities will provide more than 100 apartments for vulnerable women as well as recovery and support services.

View a photo of the sod turn and concept images of the Tucker St Apartments.