Published
30 August 2024
Ministers
Demolition permit issued for Smith Street redevelopment site
A demolition permit has been issued for the former Stirling Towers complex in Highgate, location of the Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project.
- Demolition permit issued for former Stirling Towers in Highgate
- Project will deliver a mix of social and affordable rentals well located to Perth CBD
- Part of Cook Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline unlocking lazy Government land
A demolition permit has been issued for the former Stirling Towers complex in Highgate, location of the Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project.
Brajkovich Demolition & Salvage (WA) was awarded the demolition contract for the complex earlier this year and will now commence structural demolition works.
Demolition and associated site readiness works are expected to be completed in early 2025.
The Smith Street Build-to-Rent Project will see the former public housing site transformed into new apartments of one and two-bedroom social, affordable and specialist disability rental units, well located to Perth CBD, transport, shopping and other amenities.
A development application for the built form development has been lodged with the City of Vincent by the consortium comprising of Community Housing Ltd (CHL) and Tetris Capital Pty Ltd, who will manage the site readiness works on behalf of the State Government.
Further information on the project can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/smith-street-build-rent-project
Comments attributed to Housing Minister John Carey:
"The Smith Street BTR Project site is part of the Housing Diversity Pipeline unlocking lazy Government land and will be undertaken in a staged approach including demolition and preparation of the site, construction of the development and a ground lease for management of the complex.
"The project will see the site transformed into new apartments of one and two-bedroom social, affordable and specialist disability rental units.
"Once completed, this Build-to-Rent Project will provide social and affordable housing options close to a range of amenities including the Perth CBD, shops, public transport and parks, as well as education, sporting and entertainment facilities."
