In what will be its first Queensland project, national community housing provider St George Community Housing Ltd has lodged a development application with EDQ for the proposed social and affordable housing project. The project will be delivered in conjunction with Bric Housing.
The $87 million project, within the Fitzgibbon Priority Development Area (PDA), will support 200 jobs during construction which is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
Once completed towards the end of 2026, it will be operated by Bric Housing.
This new housing project is a key element within the broader 15-hectare Carseldine Village being delivered by EDQ. When fully developed in 2028, the 5-Star Green Star Carseldine Village community will provide more than 600 dwellings.
Retail and commercial facilities are also being delivered to create a Village Heart, a vibrant 4,600m2 retail and commercial development comprising a convenience supermarket, speciality retail, allied health, dining, and lifestyle amenities including a gym.
Stage 1 of the Village Heart is a $40 million project which will provide economic growth opportunities for the area, creating 65 jobs during construction and 140 ongoing jobs on completion. Development is expected to start in November and be completed in early 2026.
Later stages of the Village Heart are proposed to include around 200 market residential apartments, subject to development approval, which would add further to the diversity of housing within Carseldine Village.
Through Economic Development Queensland, the government is identifying options to deliver diverse housing, including social and affordable housing options.