THE Cook government has completed the acquisition of 16 new social housing apartments in Midland, delivering new homes in Perth’s east for Western Australians in need.

The $6.089 million acquisition has been purpose-built to meet the needs of a diverse range of households.

Residents will benefit from proximity to essential services including public transport, shopping and recreational amenities.

The completed development in Ferguson Street comprises of 12 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom apartments in a two-storey complex.

The development also features communal open space and covered parking for residents and visitors.

All dwellings have been designed to meet liveable housing standards, including silver level accessibility for ground floor apartments.

Midland MLA Steve Catania said the development will increase housing supply in a well connected part of Midland, close to public transport, schools, shops, and essential services.

“It’s fantastic to see that these homes are accessible and fit for purpose, with liveable housing design standards that will support a wide range of tenants.”

Housing and Works Minister John Carey said he introduced the call for submissions process to accelerate the supply of social housing by establishing a dedicated pathway for industry to approach government with projects that could deliver more homes for Western Australians in need.

“These 16 homes in Midland will soon provide safe, secure housing for people in Perth’s growing eastern corridor.

“It’s part of our record $6.3 billion housing and homelessness spend since 2021, with thousands more social and affordable homes in the pipeline.”

Delivered in partnership with Aloi Developments, the Midland project was sourced through the state government’s Call for Submissions process.

The process invites industry to bring forward proposals that accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing.