Ashline Street affordable housing project

The Ashline Street development will deliver high-quality, affordable homes to meet local housing needs and support a diverse, inclusive community.

It is designed to support individuals and families who need secure, long-term housing options.

Council has identified key cohorts who will receive priority access:

• Young families
• Older people
• Women (including those at risk of housing insecurity)
• Key workers (such as teachers, healthcare staff, and emergency service workers)
• People with disabilities.

Homes will be preferentially allocated to local residents or people with strong local connections. This means individuals who live, work, or have family ties in the City of Whittlesea area will be considered first.

We want to ensure that the homes benefit the local community by helping residents stay connected to their jobs, schools and support networks. This approach strengthens community ties and reduces displacement.

Construction is scheduled to start in the coming months and is expected to take about 12 months to complete. The build will begin with two months of civil works, followed by construction of the homes, and will finish with the creation of a community park.

The builder has planned the works to minimise impacts on surrounding properties, including the nearby school.

Most tradespeople will park onsite, reducing pressure on street parking.

Beyond Housing and Council are working closely with the school to keep them informed and reduce disruptions, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

Beyond Housing will provide quarterly updates to neighbours, sharing progress and any potential disruptions.

Information will also be available on the Beyond Housing website under What We Do > Projects Under Construction

The project team is committed to open communication and ensuring the community stays informed throughout the build. 

For any questions about the project, please contact Beyond Housing’s Seymour Office at seymour@beyondhousing.org.au or 03 5735 2000.

If you’re from the local area and facing housing insecurity you are welcome to register your interest in renting one of these properties when they’re completed. Please contact Beyond Housing’s Seymour Office at seymour@beyondhousing.org.au or 03 5735 2000.