Project update
We have delivered more and better homes at Bills Street, Hawthorn.
The project delivers 206 social and affordable housing homes, boosting social housing on the site by 98%.
The new homes are modern, accessible and energy efficient, meaning renters will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer while saving on their power bills.
Located just 6km east of Melbourne's city centre, the Bills Street site is ideally positioned close to parks and gardens, shopping precincts, community services and local schools.
The Bills Street project includes improved open green spaces by providing a direct connection to Patterson Reserve, pocket parks, play spaces and resident barbeque facilities.
The project includes 8 disability accessible homes and has accessible features including paths, lifts and car parking.
Homes Victoria has partnered with not-for-profit housing provider, Housing Choices Australia to manage the 103 social housing tenancies at Bills Street over a 30-year leasing period.
Social homes are allocated to people through the Victorian Housing Register.
Homes Victoria has also partnered with specialised tenancy manager to manage the 103 affordable rental homes on the site. All eligible applicants have an equal chance of being offered an affordable home through the ballot process.
Delivered as part of the $5.3b Big Housing Build, the redevelopment provides more Victorians with a safe and secure place to call home.
New homes
About the project
Located on Homes Victoria land at Bills Street, Hawthorn.
City of Boroondara
Supported 890 jobs
Delivered 206 social and affordable housing homes
Including 8 Disability Discrimination Act fully accessible homes
One-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes
Energy efficient with a minimum Silver rating from Liveable Housing Australia, 5-star Green
Star rating and 7-star NatHERS average rating
Solar panels and Local Energy Network
Improved green space and walkways
Accessible features to improve access and support ageing in place
Each apartment has it’s own laundry space and private outdoor space
Timeline
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Community consultation
March - April 2021
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Planning approval granted
November 2021
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Construction commencement
Late 2021
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Completion
June 2024
Community consultation
We asked for community feedback to learn more about opportunities to improve connections and public spaces in the redevelopment.
Community reference group
A Community Reference Group was formed to represent community interests. The group provided a local perspective, encouraged discussions and helped the local community to learn more about the project.
Construction partners
Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd – main works contractor
Hayball – architect
How to apply
- The new affordable homes are allocated through a ballot process, visit our affordable rentals page.
- The new social homes are allocated to people through the Victorian Housing register, for more information visit our social housing page.
