Griffin Green Housing Project Recognised In Awards

Argyle Housing and Griffith City Council’s Griffin Green Project was recognised at the PowerHousing Australia Awards Ceremony recently when they were named runner-up for the 2022 Business Partner Award.

The 2022 PowerHousing Academy Scholarships and National Awards are designed to showcase the individuals and teams in their membership who have gone above and beyond to support their colleagues and clients during these unprecedented times.

The Awards acknowledge the sector and the community at large, as well as highlighting the difference that PowerHousing members made to the lives of residents, local communities and nation.

The $12M Affordable Housing Project, Griffin Green will see 20 townhouses and more than 42 housing lots built around Dave Taylor Park to help address the housing shortage and provide affordable housing options and a way to enter the competitive home ownership market in Griffith.

Griffin Green was funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund ($6M), Griffith City Council ($3M) and Argyle Housing ($3M).

Council and Argyle have committed to providing residents with new playground equipment, a basketball court, and a large open green space within Dave Taylor Park with consultation sessions held over the last couple of months.

A new community hub will also be constructed by Argyle.

Argyle Housing CEO, Carolyn Doherty said they were excited to achieve recognition for their partnership with Griffith City Council.

“We are very grateful to Powerhousing Australia for the recognition of our business relationship with Griffith City Council on the Griffin Green Housing Project,” Ms Doherty said.

“Together, we are revitalising a community through building 20 medium density affordable rental homes and 42 housing lots in South Griffith.”

Griffith Mayor, Doug Curran said he was pleased to see the unique partnership and project receive acknowledgement at the awards ceremony.

“This partnership with the Australian Government and Argyle Housing is just one demonstration of working with Government and non-Government organisations to address the needs of our community,” Mayor Curran said.

“This development not only reflects the innovation that can be achieved in regional areas through partnerships but demonstrates the importance and impact of the investment into housing and economic outcomes in areas of regional growth.”

Construction of the 20 townhouses is currently underway with the framework being erected.

Due to recent rain events and subsequent delays, construction is due to be completed by August 2023.

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