ATHERTON GARDENS SOCIAL HOUSING

Comprises 152 managed energy-efficient affordable rental apartments, youth support services, maternal and child health facilities, retail and childcare centre for 120 children.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Value: A$35 M

• Contract: Design & Construction Contract

• Client: State Government of Victoria, Dept of Human Services

• Contractor: Abigroup Contractors

• Status: In Use

• Awards: Premier's Design Award

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• the built elements incorporate 152 one and two bedroom apartments, plus retail and community facilities

• all waste materials managed in an environmentally responsible manner

• included a public tenant employment program as part of this project

• a new Atherton Hub Children’s Centre, which provides a kindergarten, child care, playgroups and other children’s services to the community

PROJECT BENEFITS

• high standards of design, amenity, access to sunlight, views and facilities

• interaction within the public housing estate and the broader community

• five percent of the apartments are DDA compliant and twenty percent are adaptable providing for those with disabilities.

• learn more about this project here 

KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

• bid team strategy and leadership

• tender review and sign-off

• commercial and legal negotiation

• delivery team establishment

• delivery contractor general management

• executive engagement with community stakeholders and tenant employment program partner Brotherhood of St Lawrence