Wangaratta Housing Project
Uniting and the Victorian Government partnered to increase the availability of safe and secure community housing in Wangaratta.
Details
44 new 1-3 bedroom units
Close to amenities
Quality sustainable design
A fresh start
Increasing the availability of community housing in Wangaratta.
The need for community housing in Wangaratta is greater than ever as people struggle to keep a roof over their head because of increasing rent and home ownership out of reach for many.
This redevelopment of an existing low-cost housing site on Templeton Street has replaced ageing buildings, which were no longer fit for purpose, with a new high quality architecturally designed building incorporating 44 units.
Contributing to community
The new building provides much needed low-cost housing and integrates with the local area through an architectural design which reflects local character and heritage.
Key features:
- One-, two- and three-bedroom units which appeal to a diverse range of people including singles, families and people living with disability.
- Proximity to key amenities including the city centre, public transport, shops and parks.
- Sustainable design with a building four-star green star rating and a NatTHERS (Energy efficiency rating) rating of seven.
- Attractive modern design by award-winning Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB), which integrates with the local environment and reflects the character and heritage of surrounding buildings. For example, textured facades and colours to reference nearby homes and businesses.
- Significant economic and social benefits including construction jobs, new community housing and state investment in Wangaratta through the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build initiative.
New housing opens
On 28 February 2025, we opened the doors to 44 brand new community housing apartments on Templeton Street, Wangaratta.
The Minister for Housing, the Hon Harriet Shing was joined by the Victorian Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes to officially open the building alongside our Board Deputy Chair Alastair Macrae, and CEO Bronwyn Pike.
Among the 80 attendees was BPanerang elder Uncle Dozer, who welcomed us to country. Other attendees included Local MP Tim McCurdy and Federal MP Helen Haines, Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor, Irene Grant, Deputy Mayor Harvey Benton, Uniting General Manager of Housing and Property, Kristie Looney, representatives from community organisations, and the Uniting Vic.Tas team and the congregation members we work closely with.
The apartments are fully tenanted, with nearly all our new residents from the Wangaratta region.
We look forward to helping residents create a thriving new community.
Proposed timeline
Our partnership.
This project is being funded by Homes Victoria as part of the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, delivered in partnership with Uniting Victoria and Tasmania.