WA’S LARGEST TIMBER FRAME APARTMENT COMPLEX
A BOOST FOR HOUSING

Western Australia’s largest timber frame apartment complex is a step closer with the Cook Government, through DevelopmentWA finalising the sale of key land within Midland’s high-profile urban renewal precinct to Bluerock Projects.

In what is being hailed as a boost to Western Australia’s long-term housing supply, the 51 residence, Tuohy Gardens, will be hailed as the Western state’s largest timber project.

The affordable build-to-rent model provides secure, long-term, affordable rental accommodation.

Tuohy Garden Apartments is the potential catalyst for future projects across Western Australia to address housing affordability.

Located within one of the biggest redevelopments and urban renewal projects undertaken by DevelopmentWA on behalf of the State Government.

In a boost to Western Australia’s long-term housing supply the Cook Government, through DevelopmentWA, has finalised the sale of key land within Midland’s high-profile urban renewal precinct to Bluerock Projects.

Tuohy Garden Apartments will yield up to 51 apartments and will be available through an affordable build-to-rent initiative.

Bluerock Projects will both develop and operate as a professional landlord for the site. This new model aims to provide secure, long-term, affordable rental accommodation and will act as a next step in the scaling up of delivery across Western Australia.

Development approval has already been obtained for the site with construction anticipated to commence in the first half of 2024, with the first residents expected to be welcomed towards the end of 2025. The development will also incorporate 650 square meters of ground-floor commercial space.

The Midland Town Centre, where the apartment site is being developed, is an exciting urban renewal program within walking distance of the future Midland METRONET station and in the heart of Midland.

“With more than 50 new apartments expected to be brought to the market through the innovative build-to-rent model, this development will add to the growing local vibrant precinct,” Housing and Lands Minister John Carey said.

“Tuohy Garden Apartments is expected to be Western Australia’s largest timber frame apartment complex and will feature a range of sustainability features to further reduce the cost of living such as the inclusion of solar panels and a smart metering system, alongside batteries utilising Powerledger Artificial Intelligence power trading technology.

“Other sustainable technologies include permeable paving systems for natural drainage, low carbon concrete and EV charging bays for visitors and residents.”

“Tuohy Garden Apartments will provide tenants with a modern home in the heart of the State Government’s Midland Town Centre urban renewal program,” Midland MLA Michelle Roberts said.

“This is another example of the Cook Government and private industry working together to deliver innovative solutions to boost housing affordability right here in Midland.”