Financial Close Achieved for Perth’s Major Social and Affordable Housing Project

Subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest news and business opportunities in your inbox

Plenary Group, in partnership with Foundation Housing and Human Urban, has achieved financial close and commenced construction of the 213-unit Rise@Murdoch social and affordable housing project alongside ABN Group and PACT Construction in Perth, Western Australia. 

The Rise@Murdoch development, delivered in collaboration with industry partners such as ABN Group and PACT Construction, is the largest among four social housing projects awarded under the first round of Housing Australia’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) in partnership with the Western Australian Government. Collectively, these projects will deliver and manage 396 social and affordable homes across four sites in metropolitan Perth, with a total investment of approximately AU$280 million (US$196 million). Plenary is a financial and commercial adviser on all projects and a development manager on one of the projects.

Rise@Murdoch will deliver 65 social housing units and 148 affordable rental homes within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct. Situated near Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch University, and public transport, the development will offer conveniently located housing for residents seeking proximity to jobs, education, and essential services.

List of the country updates

Country updates

  • March 20, 2026

    Queensland planning tender for a private partner to deliver new sports facility under PPP

    The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has completed the prequalification process for a delivery contractor for the National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill in Brisbane,...

    Read more
  • March 17, 2026

    Consortium selected for an entertainment and sports Arena Project in Australia

    The AmplifyGC consortium has been selected to progress the development of the Gold Coast Arena in Southport, Australia. 

    Read more
  • March 13, 2026

    Gold Coast Council Approves Next Stage of US$341 million Arena Project

    The City of Gold Coast councillors have voted to progress negotiations with a preferred private-sector partner to develop a proposed AU$480 million (US$341 million) indoor arena at Carey Park in South...

    Read more
  • March 13, 2026

    Progress Begins on Australia’s New Convention and Entertainment Hub

    The Australian Capital Territory Government has reached the first milestone for the Canberra Convention and Entertainment Precinct project with the Australian Government in Canberra.

    Read more
  • February 19, 2026

    John Laing Secures Stake in Transport and Convention Infrastructure in Australia & New Zealand

    John Laing has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of three operational brownfield PPP assets in Australia and New Zealand from Morrison’s Public Infrastructure Partners (PIP).

    Read more

Share this update