Major social and affordable housing complex opens at Redcliffe

Published 23 October 2025

• Residents have moved into a new housing complex featuring 82 new social and affordable homes at Redcliffe
• Project made possible thanks to City of Moreton Bay waiving more than $1 million in infrastructure charges and development fees
• More social and affordable housing projects on the horizon in Moreton Bay, including at Deception Bay and Mango Hill

A new social and affordable housing complex has officially opened at Redcliffe as part of an initiative to tackle homelessness and housing affordability concerns in Moreton Bay.

Residents have moved into the BHC project at 99 Sutton Street, delivered as part of the State Government’s Housing Investment Fund to provide secure housing for vulnerable older residents in the area.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the new community housing complex is the first completed project that has utilised a Council policy designed to attract new social and affordable housing to the City.

“Council waived more than $1 million worth of infrastructure charges and development fees for Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) to construct these much-needed homes as part of our Attraction of Affordable Social Housing Development Policy.

“Our policy settings and investment are paying off as they incentivise community housing providers and developers to work together by waiving up to 100% of Council fees and charges in well located and serviced areas.

“The affordable housing at 99 Sutton Street is another example of a collaborative approach towards Council’s commitment to achieving an end to homelessness, and we thank the State Government and BHC for bringing the project to fruition.

“It’s fantastic to see residents have begun moving into 99 Sutton Street, which has been built to provide long-term, high-quality affordable housing for older people in the area, including those experiencing rental stress.”

Since launching its policy two years ago, Council has agreed to waive $2.27 million in fees and charges and is considering further projects that would take this amount to more than $4 million.

Two social and affordable housing projects, located at Deception Bay and Mango Hill, have been approved, and there are also other projects under assessment.

Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor said the Queensland Government was ramping up the State’s housing pipeline to deliver more social and community homes.

“We are delivering more social and community homes in every corner of Queensland, including 551 social and affordable homes now under contract or under construction in the City of Moreton Bay,” Minister O’Connor said.

“We’re ramping up construction to deliver 2,000 social and community homes each year by the end of this term.

“Projects like this one at Redcliffe are critical to meeting the need for social and community housing for Moreton Bay locals waiting for a place to call home.”

BHC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Jamie Muchall said Council’s proactive policy had helped get the Sutton Street project off the ground.

"This building in Redcliffe marks our first development in the City of Moreton Bay, and we’re proud to deliver 82 high-quality homes that offer dignity, security, and community for seniors in housing need."

"The waiving of infrastructure and development fees by Council was instrumental in bringing this project to life, removing barriers and accelerating delivery during a time of critical housing shortage.

Social and affordable housing provides more than just a roof - it offers stability, connection, and hope for residents navigating the challenges of the housing crisis."

Division 6 Councillor Karl Winchester said 99 Sutton Street was well-located and would deliver much-needed secure, long-term housing for vulnerable older people in the community, especially those experiencing rental stress or looking to downsize in the area.

“When people are able to downsize locally, it also helps free up larger homes for other families,” he said.

“Importantly, this new housing complex is well located to amenities and essential services, including public transport and shopping, which will help ensure good quality of life and wellbeing for residents.”