The state government has announced a tender for the construction of 120 turn-key homes using modern prefabricated construction methods.

The pilot project will see homes, or key components such as floors, walls, and roof panels, manufactured off site before being assembled in both regional and metropolitan locations across South Australia.

This approach is designed to significantly reduce build times while maintaining high standards of quality and design.

The tender is expected to launch in July, giving proponents time to prepare for the process.

The announcement comes ahead of The Premier and the Minister joining industry leaders and stakeholders at a roundtable discussion convened in partnership with AMPLIFY.

This event on Thursday 19 June will bring together key voices from across the housing and construction sectors to explore how South Australia can accelerate the adoption of modern, prefabricated building methods.

During the roundtable, the Premier and the Minister will outline the government’s commitment to growing the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and addressing the urgent need for more affordable, high-quality homes.

The session will focus on identifying barriers to innovation, streamlining regulatory frameworks and mobilising the workforce to support the expansion of prefabricated housing.

The Office for Regional Housing established within Renewal SA, has already pioneered this approach to address housing challenges in regional South Australia through a modular housing pilot project.

The pilot plans to acquire six modular homes from three builders, designed and constructed in accordance with Renewal SA's specifications.

The houses will be displayed initially in metropolitan Adelaide and made available for inspection by prospective users including key government agencies with a regional presence, councils, investors, lenders, planners and other stakeholders.

Ultimately, Renewal SA plans to relocate the houses to regional towns, as part of an expansion of the Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme.

If the pilot project is successful, it may pave the way for a larger ongoing procurement pipeline for modular housing.

Research by AMPLIFY shows that 73% of South Australians support expanding the use of prefab homes.