A AU$23.5 million joint initiative between the Western Australian and federal governments has delivered 38 brand-new social housing units in North Coogee eight months faster than traditional construction timelines, thanks to innovative off-site manufacturing techniques.
The newly completed development features 12 one-bedroom, two studio, and 24 two-bedroom apartments.
Delivered by local Western Australian companies PARC Developments and Tyrone Group, the entire project took just 14 months from start to finish.
The significant time savings were achieved by utilising prefabricated bathroom pods and pre-assembled masonry wall panels.
Manufactured off-site at Tyrone Group’s facility in Neerabup while foundational siteworks were underway, the pre-built components were trucked directly to North Coogee.
This modern method dramatically streamlined on-site assembly while minimising noise and disruption for surrounding residents.
Tyrone Group is notably the first Australian company to produce masonry wall panels locally, boosting Western Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector and supporting local employment.
Supported by the federal government’s AU$2 billion Social Housing Accelerator Payment fund, the development forms part of the state’s broader commitment to address housing affordability.
The property will be managed by a community housing provider, with vulnerable community members, including seniors, single parents, and individuals escaping domestic violence, scheduled to move in later this year.
“The use of innovative technology demonstrates that we can deliver more homes, sooner, when we look beyond the traditional double brick builds,” said Housing and Works Minister John Carey.
Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson praised the collaborative effort, noting that innovation is key to delivering much-needed affordable homes faster.
Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk also welcomed the project, emphasising its prime location near public transport and essential services in central Fremantle.
These 38 units add to more than 4,300 social homes delivered across Western Australia through the state government’s record $10.8 billion investment in housing measures since 2021.
