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Construction has started at 17 Wighton Street in Margate, where the first sod has been turned on a 60-home development aimed at providing stable, well-located housing for people priced out of the private market and for households on low incomes.
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The project is being delivered by community housing provider Bric Housing with financial backing from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and investment from Conscious Investment Management. The City of Moreton Bay has supported the development through a full remission of infrastructure charges and development application fees to help get the project moving.
What locals can expect
The development will deliver 60 homes in total: 24 studios, 24 one-bedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom apartments. Of those, 42 are designated as affordable homes — intended primarily for workers and others who struggle to secure market rentals, while 18 are set aside as social homes for vulnerable individuals and low-income families.
Design and amenity are central to the scheme. Each apartment has secure entry and a balcony, and the building includes shared spaces such as a communal room and an on-site office for resident support and engagement. Located in the heart of Margate Town Centre, the site sits within easy walking distance of shops, services and public transport, which Bric says will help residents stay connected to jobs and local life.
Bric’s approach places emphasis on long-term tenancy and supportive property management. The organisation manages hundreds of homes across South-East Queensland and provides tenancy support and programs intended to help people sustain their housing and engage with the community. For prospective tenants, that means the development is designed as a place to settle, not just a short-term stopgap.
Local impact
The new homes are expected to add much-needed supply to the Redcliffe Peninsula at a time when many households face difficulty finding affordable rentals. By targeting a mix of affordable and social tenancies, the project aims to serve a range of local needs — from essential workers seeking close-in housing to families requiring greater housing security.
The City of Moreton Bay’s contribution through fee waivers and planning support was crucial to streamlining the delivery of the project, while the involvement of an impact investor alongside a community housing provider reflects a collaborative model increasingly used to speed up the supply of social and affordable housing.
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Timeline and next steps
Construction began in November 2025, with completion anticipated in early 2027. Once built, Bric will manage tenancy allocations and ongoing property management for the site. Further information on eligibility and how to apply for housing with Bric is available through the organisation’s tenant pages.
For many Margate and Redcliffe residents, the development represents a practical step toward increasing locally available, affordable homes — offering not only accommodation, but also the stability and support that can help people rebuild their lives and remain part of their community.
Published 2-December-2025
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