Construction has commenced on a significant housing project in Collie, Western Australia, aimed at providing safe and secure dwellings for women and children at risk of homelessness.
Funded by the state government’s Community Housing Grants Program, the $1.4 million Accordwest accommodation project will offer transitional housing and support services for vulnerable individuals and families in the region.
WA Housing Minister John Carey, alongside Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, recently marked the beginning of construction by turning the sod on the project.
Minister Carey emphasised the importance of such projects in supporting Western Australians facing homelessness — highlighting the government’s significant investment of $2.6 billion in housing and homelessness initiatives.
“It’s great to be in Collie today to turn the sod on another major project funded by our Government to assist the most vulnerable Western Australians.
“The Accordwest transitional housing project will provide support and a safe space to women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the South West,” said Minister Carey.
MLA Hanns also praised the project, noting its positive impact on the Collie community and the region as a whole.
“This transitional housing project is great news for Collie and the South West region as well as for women and their families who are at risk of homelessness.
“Once completed, these new safe spaces will help support vulnerable women and children in our community,” said Hanns.
The project is expected to be completed by early 2025, with tenants expected to move in by mid-2025.
Accordwest — a key provider of transitional housing in WA’s South West — aims to offer a supportive environment for individuals and families as they work towards securing permanent housing solutions.
