CHL’s newest development in Queensland at Booval, Ipswich is ready to say ‘welcome home’ to our newest residents after being officially opened by The Hon. Sam O’Connor MP, Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works, on 11 March.
Meridian Residences will provide 43 places to call home, including for women and families, who need safe, stable social housing. The name ‘Meridian’ reflects how the railway network has shaped Ipswich, symbolising connection, progress and direction for our new residents and underpinning our vision to create a community where people thrive and belong.
CHL’s Queensland State Manager Carly Bairstow says, “We’ve designed this development to provide safe and secure homes, including for women and families. The homes allow people to age-in-place, as well as support the residents to build a sense of connection and community with common areas and garden spaces to share.
“We need to ensure older Queenslanders have access to quality homes with tailored, right-sized features that provide the accessibility and support they need to age-in-place in their own communities.
“By providing people with the option to live in a suitably sized home, the flow-on benefit is that larger homes become available for families who are waiting for social and public housing. By having these homes available for people who are ready to choose to right-size, it is a critical part of addressing housing availability across Australia.”
We are proud to work alongside the Queensland Government, communities and our partners, including KO&Co Architecture, McNab, Gaskell Planning Consultants, Ripple Group and Colliers, to create more homes for people who need them across Queensland.
The project has been women-led in its origination, design and delivery and will continue to be led by women in the ongoing management and on-site services by CHL and our partners. Plans are also in place to create a contractor panel for the property made up of women-owned businesses and businesses that focus on diversity and empowerment of women in trades.
Read more about Meridian Residences, Booval, Ipswich.
