Social housing at Boronia House in Wateloo formally opened
Waterloo, Sydney Friday, August 8, 2025,
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Rose Jackson, NSW Minister for Housing, and Tanya Plibersek, Federal Member for Sydney and Minister for Social Services, attended the official opening of new social homes in Sydney.
The event, held at Boronia Apartments, celebrated the completion of a project providing 74 new affordable homes.1 These homes are designated for low-income households, with rents capped at 30% of household income.2 The development was managed by City West Housing, a community housing provider.
Lt R.Sydney City TL to R. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore,NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson and Federal member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek
Both ministers spoke about the project’s significance. Jackson highlighted the NSW government’s $6.6 billion “Building Homes for NSW” package as a key part of addressing the housing crisis, stating that projects like this show what is possible with adequate funding. Plibersek, representing the federal government, noted that the project was an example of the impact of the Housing Australia Future Fund and the government’s commitment to building 1.2 million homes to address the housing crisis.
At the official opening of the new social homes at Boronia Apartments, Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore was also in attendance. She was part of the group of VIPs who unveiled the building to the media. The project was a result of collaborative funding, including affordable housing developer contributions from the City of Sydney
The project involved a collaborative funding model including state and federal grants, as well as contributions from local government and the private sector. The new Boronia Apartments are all-electric and designed for long-term sustainability. Residents include older single women and low-income workers in care professions. The development is also part of the relocation plan for the Waterloo South development, ensuring residents can remain in their community.
