| Project Name |
Nicholson Street, Coburg |
| Tenancies |
8 |
| Target group |
Singles & Couples |
| Funding Program |
Social Housing Innovation Program |
| Project Partners |
Office of Housing |
| Project Manager |
YCH |
| Project Architect |
Michael McKenna |
| Project builder |
Jacman Builders |
| Project Cost |
$1.1 million |
| Status |
Completed |
| Completion |
February 2006 |
Project Description
This is an 8 unit development of studio apartments including 2 disability modified units. It is targeted at singles.
Project Partners
This project was made possible through funding of over $900,000 from the Office of Housing and a contribution of over $35,000 from Melbourne City Mission (towards ESD and amenity). Other important partners include Moreland City Council, Michael McKenna Architecture and Interiors, Rush\Wright Associates and Jacman Builders Pty Ltd.
Design Features
The building has the following environmentally sustainable and general design features:
Internal structural brick work to create thermal mass
Reflective venetian blinds for light and sun control
Gas boosted solar hot water
Individual gas space heaters
Cooling through cross flow ventilation
Free common laundry facilities including high speed, water efficient, front loading machines
Storm water retention for garden use
Drought tolerant landscaping
Bulk supply utilities to remove the need for tenants to arrange individual utilities
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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