The State Government is supporting social and affordable rental properties for low-income households in a prime beachside suburb.
The $48 million Coast development opened today in Henley Beach South, which sees a new community of 70 homes built by community housing provider (CHP) Unity Housing on Henley Beach Road, located directly opposite Henley Beach High School.
The SA Housing Trust supported the development through its Renewing Our Streets and Suburbs program, where the Trust transfers properties to Community Housing Providers for redevelopment.
The development will include:
- 27 two-and-three bedroom social and affordable rental townhouses and apartments owned and operated by Unity Housing built to Supported Disability standards
- 23 two-bedroom social rental apartments for people aged 55 and over owned by the Trust and managed by Unity Housing
- 20 townhouses increasing housing supply to the open market
The environmentally conscious all-electric development includes 700 solar panels, car chargers fitted for tenants in the affordable rental townhouses, an open community green space and street landscaping.
The social housing is built to Supported Accommodation Improved Livability standards, with features like wider doorways and accessible kitchens and bathrooms
Tenants have already begun moving into the rental properties.
The homes are built by local builder Centina and created by local designers City Collective. The site was identified for redevelopment to create new modern homes and a mixed community, replacing Trust homes that were built in 1957 and no longer fit-for-purpose.
Residents will be well connected to the community with close access to public transport on Henley Beach Road, and local shopping and services.