Wyn Carr House

Background


Uniting WA thanks the Western Australian Government for its support through the Department of Communities Social Housing Economic Recovery Package (SHERP) initiative. This funding has been instrumental in covering the capital costs associated with both the refurbishment and new construction phases of the project.

In June 2022, the City of Fremantle granted planning approval for the transitional housing facility development.

Uniting would like to express its appreciation to Lotterywest for providing funding to support the fit-out, landscaping, security, CCTV and photovoltaic (PV) solar installation for the development.

The Wyn Carr House Project has been made possible thanks to Housing all Australians and our pro-bono project team partners including Cox Architects, MinterEllison, RPS Group, Planning Solutions, Element, ARUP, Tim Davies Landscaping, MNG, Code Group, Rider Levett Bucknall, Strategic Fire and Powerledger.

Project fact sheet

Project type

Transitional Housing Facility.

Location

Fremantle, Western Australia.

Timeline

Construction to commence mid-late 2024 and be completed mid-late 2025, subject to securing the required funding and contract award.

Target group

Vulnerable women aged 55 and over experiencing or at risk of homelessness in WA.

Project summary and features

  1. Refurbishments to existing heritage building

  2. Construction of a new, transitional housing facility will include:
    • 12 bedrooms with ensuites
    • communal indoor and outdoor spaces
    • open plan living areas
    • counselling and group therapy rooms
    • staff facilities
    • landscaping
    • car parking.

  3. Trauma informed design that promotes:
    • healing and connection amongst residents
    • provides safe and secure accommodation for vulnerable women

  4. Access to wraparound support to be provided by Uniting

  5. Located 600 metres from Fremantle City Centre.
    Within easy walking distance of:
    • medical and health services
    • daily shopping needs
    • recreation areas
    • high frequency public transport services.

  6. Environmentally Sustainable Design features include:
    • water-wise gardens
    • rooftop solar panels
    • solar passive design to ensure energy efficiency

  7. Overall site area is 1,262sqm.

Project team

Architect:                     Cox Architects

Project Manager:         RPS Group

Nominated Builder:     Western Projects

More information

Uniting WA

P.         1300 663 298

E.         hello@unitingwa.org.au

W.       unitingwa.org.au