The Camperdown Project was officially opened on 15 November 2011 and will provide housing for long term homeless people and people on low incomes in the inner-city of Sydney. It is based on the successful Common Ground model from New York, providing permanent homes and on-site support services to help people achieve health and stability.

The Project has been initiated as part of a coordinated government response to homelessness and a commitment to reduce the number of rough sleepers by 25% by the year 2013. MA Housing is the appointed asset and tenancy manager for the project, which has been jointly funded by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and Housing NSW.

The Building

Built by Grocon, this innovative six-storey development has been designed and constructed to a 5-star green rating. The 104 unit
property consists of a range of accommodation options including 88 self contained studios, with the remainder consisting of one and two bedroom apartments. Space for on-site support and tenancy services and a social enterprise is located on the ground floor. The project will have a 24-hour, 7 days a week concierge service in the secure access lobby.

Location
The Camperdown Project – Common Ground Sydney - is located at 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050.

The project is in close proximity to a range of support services, including the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and education facilities. It is well serviced by bus routes including 470, M10, 412, 436, 461, 483 and 440.

Housing
The site will provide a range of housing options for people on low to moderate incomes and will providing long-term housing and support for people who have experienced long term homelessness

Affordable Housing
The affordable housing program is available for people on moderate incomes. It is designed for key workers whose income is over the eligibility limits for public housing. Rent is set at approximately 75% of the market rate.

General Housing
Available to single people who are on low incomes and who are priority approved for social housing in NSW.

Chronically Homeless
52 units within this project will be made available to long term, homeless clients in the inner city of Sydney. MA Housing will seek referrals from a range of organisations including the Way2Home Project, specialist homelessness services and other government and non-government organisations.

Homes will be allocated to those most in need of housing. Residents will be provided access to support and health services on site and in the local community.

Accommodation is currently available. Find out more about Common Ground Sydney or download the MA Housing application form.

For more information

MA Housing Camperdown
31 Pyrmont Bridge Road
Camperdown, NSW 2050

E: commonground@mahousing.com.au