A Western Australian manufacturing project will deliver 54 new modular social homes for seniors across the Wheatbelt, following more than $27 million in combined State and Federal Government funding.
In a news release, the Cook Government said Central East Accommodation and Care Alliance Inc. (CEACA) had received $16.96 million from the State Government and $10.24 million through the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund to support the project.
The two-bedroom homes will be manufactured by Modular WA at its Wangara facility and installed across 17 sites in the Wheatbelt. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with installation expected to commence later in 2026.
WA Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said the project demonstrated how modular construction could support both housing delivery and local industry.
“This project is a great example of our Made in WA plan, supporting local manufacturing while delivering more homes for Western Australians,” Sanderson said.
“By having these homes built by Modular WA, we’re backing local industry, creating skilled jobs and strengthening Western Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability.”
The WA Government said nearly half of the Department of Housing and Works’ social housing construction program is now being delivered using alternative construction methods. It said modular construction could reduce build times and improve productivity while supporting local jobs.
The homes will be built to Silver Liveable Housing Australia standards and are intended to provide accessible housing for seniors seeking to remain in their local communities.
Housing and Works Minister John Carey said the project would increase the supply of social housing in the region.
“This partnership with the Federal Government, Modular WA and CEACA, will significantly boost the supply of social housing for seniors across the Wheatbelt,” Carey said.
Wheatbelt Minister Sabine Winton said the homes would provide “secure, fit-for-purpose housing for seniors” while supporting the retention of residents with established connections to local communities.
CEACA chief executive officer Paige McNeil said the project reflected cooperation between governments and the community housing sector.
“This project helps our seniors remain connected to communities they call home and is achieved by Local, State and Federal Governments working together to support WA’s Wheatbelt region,” McNeil said.
The project forms part of the WA Government’s $10.8 billion investment in housing measures since 2021, which it said has resulted in more than 4,300 social homes being delivered.
