Dozens of new affordable homes to be built at Woodville West in Junction Australia development

Work will start on dozens of new, affordable homes in a five-storey complex under a $16.5m plan – part of an ambitious 2000-home push in five years.

Dozens of affordable homes and a cafe would be built in a five-storey complex at Woodville West as part of one developer’s ambitions plan to build 2000 new dwellings across SA in the next five years.

Under new plans now out for public consultation by Junction Australia, 34 apartments would be built at the new complex on Todville St, which is between Port Rd and Tapleys Hill Rd.

The planned building has risen from four storey to five and added nearly 20 more units.

It includes a cafe on the ground floor, 34 affordable apartments, carparking, landscaping and bicycle storage.

Planning documents say that if funding was successful, all 34 apartments would be rented as an affordable homes, or 75 per cent of market rent.

Junction CEO Maria Palumbo said the Woodville West project was part of the organisation’s plan to deliver up to 2000 new social, affordable and market-priced homes over the next five years.

Artist impressions for a proposed 34-unit affordable housing development at Woodville West, plus cafe, by Junction and Women's Housing. Picture: Civecon

“The proposed Woodville West project, now before council, will comprise 34 apartments – with a focus on affordable housing,” Ms Palumbo said.

“Located within walking distance to the train station in a great neighbourhood, the plans also include a community space and options for other amenities – all within a place people want to be part of.

“For us, it’s not just about building housing but also creating vibrant communities for years to come.”

Artist impressions for a proposed 34-unit affordable housing development at Woodville West, plus cafe, by Junction and Women's Housing. Picture: Civecon

Artist impressions for a proposed 34-unit affordable housing development at Woodville West, plus cafe, by Junction and Women's Housing. Picture: Civecon

The project, to be delivered on land developed by the state government through Renewal SA, would cost about $16.5m.

Ms Palumbo said Junction would pursue funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) to support the development.

“The partnership between federal and state governments and Community Housing Providers is critically important to addressing the housing crisis in SA and across the country. We also need to work closely with the development and construction sector to deliver much-needed housing.”

Ms Palumbo said the project could start mid-next year subject to planning approval and HAFF funding support.

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