Awards

The Salvation Army’s Affordable Housing Complex in Chermside, Brisbane, wins Property Council State/Territory Development of the Year award

Aug 27 2024 Updated August 27, 2024

Ian Horswill

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Built by Total Construction with architects DC8Studio, the three storey, 26 two- and three-bedroom unit Affordable Housing Complex now goes into the Property Council’s National Innovation & Excellence Awards in Sydney next month.

Mainly funded by philanthropist Doug Cory, one of the main aspects of the development is the soft and hard landscaping which includes a synthetic sports court, designated sports wall, netball ring and basketball hoop areas, vegetable and flower gardens, a common room indoors, a library and playground.

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