- 20 modular homes to be delivered in the Fitzroy Valley
- Homes delivered through repurposing temporary accommodation modules
- A culturally informed expression of interest process (EOI) will open in 2025 to inform the repurposing of the remaining TAUs for community use
The Cook Labor Government has today committed $25.1 million to convert previous modular temporary accommodation units (TAUs) into 20 long-term homes in the Fitzroy Valley.
In constructing these 20 new homes, key structural components will be utilised from the repurposed temporary accommodation modules that temporarily housed those affected by the 2023 Kimberley floods. A total of 127 damaged homes have been repaired or rebuilt since the Kimberley floods.
The new housing floorplans will incorporate existing key elements, whilst new traditional roof structures will be built to achieve key energy and sustainability objectives.
The remaining modules will be placed into secure storage in Derby and be considered for future use informed by a culturally informed EOI process in 2025.
The EOI will be open to local residents, businesses, community service providers, communities and government agencies operating in the Kimberley and will seek to support the important work of these organisations in the Fitzroy Valley and the wider Kimberley region in providing future temporary accommodation and office space solutions.
Community members with enquiries about the future EOI process can contact [email protected]
As stated by Housing Minister John Carey:
"The Kimberley floods devastated communities - and our Government has been working hard to help them recover.
"Our Government is fully committed to the long-term recovery of the Kimberley, and today we've committed $25.1 million to repurpose temporary accommodation into 20 long-term homes to provide housing for the most vulnerable members of the community.
"Alternative building methods, such as utilising key structural components from the temporary accommodation modules, will mean shorter delivery times compared to traditional methods.
"The Cook Labor Government is now investing an unprecedented $4.5 billion in housing and homelessness measures and we're doing everything we can bolster housing supply across WA."
As stated by Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This multi-million-dollar investment into additional housing in the Fitzroy Valley is another key step by the Cook Government in helping to rebuild this community and better prepare it for the future.
"While the floods were devastating, the community has responded and rebounded incredibly well through collaboration and cooperation to overcome the challenges and this additional housing is a most welcome initiative to carry-on with this important rebuilding process.
"I look forward to seeing the results of the EOI process on what can be done with the remaining modules to continue to meet the local community's needs."
As stated by Community Services Minister Sabine Winton:
"The installation of the temporary accommodation modules was a great example of governments, businesses and community working together to create a positive outcome for the Fitzroy Valley.
"We are looking to build on that success through our expression of interest process for the remaining modules.
"I encourage interested residents, organisations and communities in the Fitzroy Valley to share with the State Government their future vision for the remaining modules through the EOI process in 2025."
As stated by Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:
"The sheer devastation that was caused by the Kimberley floods cannot be understated, however, our Government, working alongside the local community, has responded as strong as ever to the challenges faced.
"I'm deeply proud that the Cook Labor Government has continued its commitment to see through the recovery efforts, and we're now investing $25.1 million to deliver 20 additional modular homes to the Fitzroy Valley community.
"These 20 homes will provide housing to vulnerable families and provide, safe, secure, affordable and long-term housing options.
"We continue to work with the local community and will release a culturally appropriate EOI to consider future use of the other temporary accommodation units to ensure they are utilised to meet our community's needs."
