A $15.7 million affordable housing development prioritising women-led families impacted by domestic and family violence reached a significant construction milestone in the heart of Adelaide today.
The 24 long-term, affordable rental apartments are being developed over seven floors on Hutt Street by Australia’s only national specialist women’s housing provider YWCA Australia.
A topping-out ceremony celebrated the YWCA Australia development reaching its maximum height of 28m. To mark the milestone, a tree symbolising growth, strength and longevity of the development’s construction and the community it will serve, was raised by crane to the top floor.
“As a specialist women’s housing provider, it is fantastic to reach this milestone and to be one step closer to delivering 24 new homes for women in Adelaide that need it most,” said YWCA CEO Michelle Phillips.
“We know too many women and gender diverse people in South Australia are struggling to find a secure, affordable home that meets their needs. YWCA Australia is committed to developing more housing in South Australia to meet this ongoing demand.”
On track for completion in early 2025, the YWCA Australia development of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will become home to up to 57 residents – women and their families – priced out of the rental market. Priority tenancy will be given to women-led families who have experienced domestic and family violence.
It is the first project of its kind being built by YWCA Australia in South Australia, as the national housing crisis continues to disproportionately affect single-women-led families, particularly those impacted by domestic and family violence.
The development is being funded by YWCA Australia, with support from the South Australian Government through a $5 million no-interest loan.
