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A five-star luxury hotel located in East Perth has been acquired by the state government for $105 million and will be converted into a tower for social housing.
The building, a destination for stars and sporting stars, will house some of the community’s most vulnerable.
These luxury suites are set to become 236 social and affordable homes, leaving neighbors in the adjacent tower surprised by the government’s purchase.
“We are all now living in fear due to this unregulated change happening without any consultation or involvement of the community,” stated Ben Stephenson from the East Perth Community Group.
The group has attempted to meet with the housing minister but was left waiting out front today.
“The government could do a shitload better, sorry for the expression, but they could,” East Perth resident David Wilding said.
A community housing provider will be appointed to manage the property by the end of the year and tenants will start to move in following the appointment.
Their neighbours are still demanding a meeting with the housing minister.
They’ll have their chance when the state runs a feedback session.
