| Project Name |
Flockhart Street, Abbotsford |
| Tenancies |
54 |
| Target group |
Singles & Couples |
| Funding Program |
Nation Building |
| Project Partners |
Office of Housing & Salta |
| Project Manager |
YCH |
| Project Architect |
BBP Architects |
| Project builder |
Salta |
| Project Cost |
$13 million |
| Status |
Completed |
| Completion |
November, 2010 |
Project Description
This is a 54 unit building of studio (37) and one bedroom (17) apartments. Of these, 5 are disability modified and 6 are adaptable units meeting the Class C adaptability requirements. All units are for singles and couples with no children.
Project Partners
This project was made possible through funding of over $10 million from the Commonwealth Government under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan and a further $200,000 donation from the City of Yarra. Other important partners include the Director of Housing, BBP Architects, Taras Nominees Pty. Ltd. and Salta Constructions.
Design Features
The building has the following environmentally sustainable and general design features:
Hydronic heating to all apartments
48 Bicycle parking spaces
Rain water harvesting for garden watering and toilet flushing
Grey water recycling
Hot water plant; centralised solar with gas assist
Hydronic heating; centralised gas fired
High performance 'Smart glass'
Ventilation: Cross flow/ natural ventilation system + ceiling fans
External screens to all apartments facing Flockhart Street for sunlight/ heat screening or privacy
Gas boosted solar hot water services with storage and quick recovery capacity
Sunscreen roller blinds in all living rooms and block-out roller blinds in all bedrooms
Bulk supply utilities for studios, removing the need for tenants to arrange individual utilities
Free common laundry facilities
Electronic access control
CCTV
Secure bicycle storage
Ground floor community space including kitchenette
Eligibility & How To Apply
To discuss your eligibility for this project, please contact our Northern Tenancy Management Team on 9419 0009.
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