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Four Department of Housing projects were recognised for excellence in the 2011 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Western Australia’s Awards for Excellence held on Saturday.
 
The winning projects were Malvern Springs in Ellenbrook in the Affordable Development category, Bethanie Peel Community Housing in the Seniors Living category, Stella Orion Apartments in Success in the Medium Density Development category and for the Rising Star Award, and South Hedland New Living which won the Judges’ Awards for the second year running.
 
The UDIA Awards for Excellence is one of WA’s most respect and valued industry award, and these awards recognised the commitment of the Department in working with its partners to deliver outstanding developments to the market.
 
The winning developments are an excellent example of how the Department leverages partnerships with private developers and non-government organisations to create attractive and affordable housing options of the highest quality.
 
Malvern Springs is one of the stages of the Department’s Ellenbrook joint venture project with Morella Pty Ltd. Ellenbrook was the first large-scale joint venture undertaken by the Department and remains one of the most successful master planned developments in Australia. 
 
Stella Orion is a part of the larger Stella Apartments project - a master planned residential project located in Success that will eventuate in 850 to 900 units.  A partnership between the Department of Housing and Goodland Properties, it consists of 130 one and two bedroom apartments offering modern living in a convenient location at an affordable price.  This project was funded through the Commonwealth’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
 
Bethanie Peel Community Housing in Coodanup represents the first of a new style of affordable housing for seniors by the Department of Housing and Bethanie Housing Ltd.   This development consists of 96 units constructed in two, two-storey blocks. It provides a high quality and well designed village environment for seniors who need a low cost rental housing solution. The project was funded through the Commonwealth’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. 
 
South Hedland New Living is an urban renewal project being undertaken by the Department of Housing and Jaxon Pty Ltd located 1,700km from Perth on the north-west coast of WA. The project will revitalise South Hedland and see the refurbishment of over 480 houses, planned development of 1,000 residential lots and improved public infrastructure.