- Request for Tender (RFT) released seeking a head contractor
to construct the Perth Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation
- Builder to be appointed through a restricted tender on the
Department of Communities' Housing Construction and Refurbishment Builders
Panel
- Facility will be purpose-built to provide safe, culturally
appropriate, and affordable short-term accommodation
The Cook Labor Government
has today released a Request for Tender seeking a suitable builder for the
Perth Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation.
The Perth Aboriginal
Short Stay, located in Cannington, will be Western Australia's fifth bespoke
build providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and affordable accommodation
solution for Aboriginal people.
It will be able to
accommodate up to 100 guests and will be comprised of universal access, family,
double and single units.
Contractors shortlisted
from the Department of Communities' Housing Construction and Refurbishment
Builders Panel will be invited to submit a tender for the construction of the
Perth Short Stay.
There are currently three
other Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodations operating in Kalgoorlie, Derby and
Broome. The Geraldton Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation is currently under
construction by local Geraldton builder, GBSC Yurra.
The RFT for the
Construction Head Contractor will be open until March 2025 and can be accessed
at: https://www.tenders.wa.gov.au/
Comments attributed to
Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey:
"Western Australia's existing
Aboriginal Short Stays have been critical in improving outcomes for Aboriginal
people in the regions by providing a safe and secure place to stay.
"We're now calling for a
suitable builder to construct the Perth Short Stay in Cannington, which will be
WA's fifth short-stay facility and will be able to accommodate up to 100
guests.
"I encourage contractors
and builders shortlisted on the Department of Communities' Housing Construction
and Refurbishment Builders Panel to submit a tender for construction for this
important project.
"The establishment of new
Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation services in Perth and Geraldton will ensure
safe, culturally considered short-term accommodation is available to support
Aboriginal visitors from regional, remote and metropolitan areas to reduce
rough sleeping and overcrowding."
Comments attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"This is an important
step forward to realising the Perth Aboriginal Short Stay project, with the
release of a Request for Tender for this new short-stay facility.
"The Cook Labor
Government understands how important Aboriginal Short Stays are in providing important
and welcoming accommodation options for guests who may otherwise have no
accommodation during their visits.
"Aboriginal Short Stays
may also keep families and groups travelling together, whether that's for
cultural reasons, business reasons or for accessing services, reducing pressure
that may be placed upon families and households."
Comments attributed to
Cannington MLA Bill Johnston:
"It's fantastic that a Request
for Tender has today been released to build the Perth Short Stay in Cannington,
which is a great location for this much-needed facility.
"I'm very proud we will
be able to provide culturally appropriate accommodation right here in
Cannington once the Perth Aboriginal Short Stay has been constructed.
"I understand there's been
extensive local consultation undertaken by the appointed architects with Traditional
Owners and the local community to ensure the best possible facility can be
delivered."
