Calling Builders! 26 tenders to be released on 2024
Twenty-six tenders will be released in February 2024 for the construction of 164 public housing homes across both metro and regional South Australia. All builders are encouraged to be prepared for this opportunity.
To participate and access these projects, the builders will be required to join the SA Housing Authority's Pre-Qualified Builders and Suppliers List.
Builders are welcome to apply by completing the application pack on our website.
Should you have any questions, please write to HousingProcurement@sa.gov.au.
There will be more tender opportunities in May, July and October 2024, with over 350 fully documented homes released to the market for tender.
Public housing builds powering ahead
Recent tenders for 64 new homes have now been awarded or are being finalised, with construction on 42 of these new homes already underway. Contracts have been awarded to local firms including Belroc, Vin Melisis, Urban Concept and Brazzale. The homes are being built across a number of suburbs in Adelaide, including Northfield, Campbelltown, Rostrevor, Modbury, Parafield Gardens, Taperoo, Osborne, North Haven, Ferryden Park, Blair Athol, Edwardstown, Dover Gardens, Cowandilla, Marion, Park Holme and Felixstow.
A mix of two and four bedroom properties, the homes are part of the SA Housing Authority’s ongoing building programs and complement the 134 builds already underway under the Public Housing Improvement Program (PHIP).
So far under the PHIP, 20 homes have been completed and tenanted, 134 are under construction, with another 48 homes out to tender. Over 2024, the final 235 PHIP homes will be tendered and commence construction. The PHIP aims to deliver 437 new public homes by mid-2026. The homes are part of a program to rebuild public housing in South Australia, with the Government of SA, building 564 new homes (PHIP plus other building programs) and stopping the sale of 580 public housing properties.
230 new homes for South Australians
Part of the $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator, South Australia has received more than $135 million from the Federal government to deliver 230 new homes for South Australians.
This is in addition to the earlier commitment of $474.7 million for the new and upgraded public housing to deliver 437 new homes that’s planned to be delivered by 2026.
We continue to work across Government to identify social housing projects to meet this commitment.
New city hub for homelessness services
A new Homelessness hub was opened as part of a new approach to support people experiencing homelessness.
We are proud to have funded and to be part of the collaboration, where Specialist Homelessness Services can come together in a shared space to find solutions for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.
The hub is called Paya'adlu - which means “sit, listen and learn” in Kaurna.
Kids Under Cover expands to help young people in public housing
The SA Housing Authority is working with the youth charity Kids Under Cover to support young people in the northern suburbs who may be at risk of homelessness.
Young people who live in public housing and may be at risk of homelessness, are assisted to remain at home with additional on-site studio accommodation.
Arman Abrahimzadeh recognised by University of South Australia
Our own, Arman Abrahimzadeh, was recently awarded by the University of South Australia, the Alumni 2023 Awards.
These annual alumni awards showcase the most distinguished members of the University's alumni community, who may be innovators and pioneers and people who are making a real difference in the world.
Arman is one of the four recipients who was conferred this award in 2023, alongside other eminent recipients. Arman has made us all proud!
New city-based accommodation for women experiencing homelessness
A new 10-bed, short-term supported accommodation service is now open in the CBD, offering refuge and peace for women.
The Toward Home Alliance, Baptist Care SA, and Carrington Cottages will collaborate to run the program providing both accommodation and support to women in furnished units at Wright Place. The collaboration is supported by the SA Housing Authority which funds homelessness services in South Australia.
The pilot program increases short-term accommodation options available to women and provides a diversion from their moving deeper into the homelessness system.
Aboriginal Staff Forum gathering 2023
The SA Housing Authority last week held its Aboriginal Staff Forum gathering, and it has been hailed a great success, an important event to promote and demonstrate the Authority's reconciliation commitments.
The event focused on the overall health and wellbeing of our staff, establish connections, updates on the Authority, Reconciliation Action Plan commitments and enabled networking opportunities.
There was also cultural activities facilitated by Kaurna Elder, Uncle Moogy Sumner, wood carving, and Janelle Egan, Cultural educator engaged staff in traditional basket weaving and yarning.
White Ribbon Day at SA Housing Authority
On White Ribbon Day, our staff came together for a morning tea to reflect on the burning issue of domestic violence and raised funds. The proceeds will go to White Ribbon Australia. We are a White Ribbon accredited organisation, this signifies our sustained commitment to eliminate violence against women and to maintain a culture of respect and gender equality at the workplace.
Domestic violence affects individuals and families from all walks of life. At SA Housing, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to live, and we are committed to supporting those affected by domestic violence by working with organisations and agencies to provide a safe place for women and children.
