Monday, February 10, 2025

Greater Geraldton opens EOI for key worker housing

City of Greater Geraldton Council has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking to identify a suitable key worker housing proposal on 165 Willcock Drive, Mahomets Flats.

Lot 3142 (no. 165) Willcock Drive, Mahomets Flats has been selected for its suitability for key worker accommodation and its accessibility for potential residents.

Council says the site, which is approximately 8.8 ha, is ideally situated within proximity to the Geraldton CBD and the iconic white sandy beaches of Separation Point and Greys Beach and the iconic Point Moore Lighthouse.

The proposed site is located less than two kilometres from the City’s CBD and only 150 metres from the closest primary school. There are multiple high schools within 2km of the site, the TAFE is across the road, and parks and a shopping precinct are nearby, all connected with existing walking trails and shared paths.

“The site will be a highly desirable place to live especially for those seeking a simpler, more active outdoor lifestyle. The site is currently unserviced and undeveloped. Truly a blank canvas, offering endless possibilities for a developer to bring their vision of a greater Greater Geraldton to life and create something exceptional for the future key workers of the Midwest,” Council said in a statement.

“The City‘s primary objective in undertaking this EOI process is to increase affordable housing supply for key workers within the City of Greater Geraldton. The City is therefore open to various housing design options and delivery models, with diversity encouraged.

“Proponents submitting proposals in response to this EOI are required to fully fund the design, construction, and delivery of the proposed development. The proponent shall conduct its own thorough due diligence regarding all aspects of the project site.”

The Council has applied for the State Government’s Stream 3: Unlocking Regional Worker Accommodation Opportunities grant to provide servicing to the site in support of this opportunity.

SITE SPECIFICS
Lot 3142 (Reserve 46860) on DP 26441
165 Willcock Drive, Mahomets Flats
Area: 8.8098ha
R-Code: R80
Local Planning Scheme No.1 Zoning – Tourism Zone
No Structure Plan is required before development occurring.

For the full EOI 165 Willcock Drive Key Worker Housing, click here.

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