NSW Government gives go-ahead for Redfern Redevelopment
State Plan Priority E6: strengthening our social housing sector
The redevelopment of the Elizabeth Street, Redfern public housing site, was given the go-ahead on 30 April 2007. The redevelopment aims to revitalise the inner-city neighbourhood and help turn it into a welcoming community for more young families, the elderly and those most in need.
The old site, consisting of 106 walk-up units built in 1953, will be transformed into a total of 264 modern apartments and houses - land for 158 of these will be sold on the private market and the profits will absorb part of the $27 million cost.
Details of the redevelopment include:
- 40 terraced houses with backyards for families
- 66 purpose built accommodation for seniors
- Common recreation and green areas
- Environmentally friendly fixtures such as; rainwater tanks, water saving shower heads and cross ventilation design to reduce energy use.
The Department of Housing is lodging a Development Application for the LFA Architect’s design. Construction is set to begin in early 2008 and is due to be completed over the following 18 months.
This presentation provides information on the Redfern site including detailed images. Redfern redevelopment presentation (PDF file, 804 KB)
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