- 54 new homes for the Wheatbelt as part of the largest single delivery of modular social homes by a community housing provider in Western Australia
- Project supported by supported by Cook and Albanese Government grants, with homes to be built by Modular WA, accelerating construction and creating WA jobs
- Almost half of all new social homes delivered using alternative construction methods
- Project will provide modern, accessible housing for seniors and help more older Western Australians remain in their local communities
- Homes add to the more than 4,300 homes delivered through the record $10.8 billion investment in housing measures since 2021
- Cook Labor Government building a future that is Made in WA and boosting social, community and affordable housing
Fifty-four new seniors’ social homes – the largest delivery of modular social homes by a community housing provider in Western Australian history – has been enabled by more than $27 million in grant funding by the Cook State and Albanese Federal Labor Governments.
Central East Accommodation and Care Alliance Inc. (CEACA) has received a $16.96 million from the State Government, and $10.24 million through the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund to support the delivery of 54 new two-bedroom social homes.
These homes will be located across 17 sites throughout the Wheatbelt region, providing seniors from the social housing waitlist with affordable and fit-for-purpose housing in their local communities.
Modular WA has been appointed to manufacture the homes at their Wangara facility.
Nearly 50 per cent of the Department of Housing and Works’ social housing construction program is now being delivered using alternative construction methods, delivering more homes faster and in a cost-effective manner, while also creating Western Australian jobs.
The new homes will be built to Silver Liveable Housing Australia standards, ensuring they are accessible and suitable for older residents who wish to age in place while remaining connected to their communities.
The project was supported through the Department of Housing and Works’ Call for Submissions for Community Housing Providers process and forms part of the State Government’s ongoing partnership with the sector to increase housing supply across Western Australia.
CEACA is a registered community housing provider whose membership includes the Shires of Bruce Rock, Dowerin, Kellerberrin, Merredin, Mount Marshall, Mukinbudin, Narembeen, Quairading, Westonia, Wyalkatchem and Yilgarn.
Construction of the modular homes will commence in this month, with installation scheduled to begin later this year.
These social homes for seniors will add to the more than 4,300 social homes delivered through the WA Labor Government’s record $10.8 billion investment in housing measures since 2021.
Comments attributed to Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
“We have dramatically increased the use of modular construction in our social housing program, with about half of our new builds utilising alternative methods.
“This partnership with the Federal Government, Modular WA and CEACA, will significantly boost the supply of social housing for seniors across the Wheatbelt, providing more affordable and secure housing options for older Western Australians.
“Importantly, these homes will help seniors remain in their communities, allowing them to stay connected to family, friends and local support networks.
“The Cook Government is also providing more than $20 million in grants to housing projects in the Wheatbelt through the Regional Housing Support Fund.
“It’s all part of a record $10.8 billion housing investment since 2021, including the delivery of more than 4300 social homes.”
Comments attributed to Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“This project is a great example of our Made in WA plan, supporting local manufacturing while delivering more homes for Western Australians.
“By having these homes built by Modular WA, we’re backing local industry, creating skilled jobs and strengthening Western Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability.
“Modern methods of construction, including modular housing, help reduce build times and improve productivity, allowing more homes to be delivered to communities sooner.”
Comments attributed to Wheatbelt Minister Sabine Winton:
“These new social homes will provide secure, fit-for-purpose housing for seniors while helping retain long-term residents who have deep connections to their communities.
“I’m pleased to see this investment supporting both Wheatbelt communities and Western Australian businesses.”
Comments attributed to Senator for Western Australia Dorinda Cox:
“I have seen firsthand the enormous contribution older residents in the Wheatbelt make to their communities and the deep connections they have built over a lifetime.
“They deserve the security of a home that allows them to grow older close to the people and places they love, and this project delivers that while keeping housing affordable and supporting local jobs.
‘The Albanese Labor Government created the Housing Australia Future Fund so that Commonwealth investment can deliver real homes and ensure regional Western Australians are not left behind.”
Comments attributed to the Member for Landsdale Daniel Pastorelli:
“It’s fantastic to see a local Lansdale manufacturer playing a key role in delivering much-needed housing for seniors across the Wheatbelt.
“Modular WA is a great example of the innovative businesses operating in our community, creating local jobs while delivering housing solutions for Western Australians.”
Comments attributed to Central East Accommodation and Care Alliance Inc. Chief Executive Officer Paige McNeil:
“This project, helps our seniors remain connected to communities they call home and is achieved by Local, State and Federal Governments working together to support WA’s Wheatbelt region.”
