Public Works Committee: Glengowrie Walk-Up Flat Site Upgrade Project

Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:05): I move:

That the 135^th report of the committee, entitled Glengowrie Walk-Up Flat Site Upgrade Project, be noted.

In 2023, the South Australian Housing Trust identified a roof leak in a single block of units at the Glengowrie Court complex. The tenants of the 12 dwellings affected by the water leak were duly relocated while repairs were made to the leak and the original asbestos roof was safely replaced. During the works, the trust also used the opportunity to make internal upgrades to the units, including laundries, flooring, lighting, stairwells and electrics.

Having completed these works, the trust has decided to refurbish the remaining dwellings at the location, which have been categorised as hard to let. The proposed project will fully renovate 32 units and 14 townhouses, including internal works, wet areas, common areas, stairs, external facade upgrades plus all external improvements, including landscaping and electrical works. The project will also introduce landscaping elements that will improve site amenity as well as benefit local tree canopy and biodiversity. The trust states that the works will improve occupancy by 35 per cent, reduce maintenance expenditure and modernise existing housing stock to meet current and future customer needs. Existing tenants at the site are being relocated, and the process is nearing completion.

Infrastructure upgrades will be completed concurrently with the refurbishment works to minimise any disruption to tenants. Construction is anticipated to commence in the 2^nd quarter of this year, with the expectation for the project to be complete this December. The project is estimated to cost $12.2 million, and ongoing management and maintenance costs will be drawn from existing trust budgets. The agency is in ongoing consultation with relevant stakeholders, and the trust's media and communications team will manage any direct inquiries relating to the project.

One of the dwellings within the Glengowrie Court complex is currently allocated to the Wali Wiru program. The dwelling is currently vacant and no change to the program is proposed as part of the work.

The committee examined written and oral evidence in relation to the Glengowrie Walk-Up Flat Site Upgrade Project. Witnesses who appeared before the committee were Tom Currie, Director Major Projects and Housing Initiatives, South Australian Housing Trust; and Daniel Sghirripa, Development Manager, South Australian Housing Trust. I also acknowledge that the member for Morphett appeared as a witness. I thank the witnesses for their time.

Based upon the evidence considered and pursuant to section 12C of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991, the Public Works Committee reports to parliament that it recommends this proposed public work.

Motion carried.