BlueCHP has been named the preferred proponent to deliver and manage 57 affordable homes at Varsity Lakes on Queensland’s Gold Coast, supporting the Queensland Government’s commitment to increasing housing supply in high-demand locations.
The announcement marks another significant milestone for BlueCHP, with the organisation selected to deliver the affordable housing component of the broader Varsity Lakes precinct under the Queensland Government’s Land Activation Program, led by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ). The initiative is unlocking well-located government land to increase housing supply and deliver more homes for Queenslanders.
Located adjacent to Varsity Lakes Station, the five-storey apartment building will comprise 57 two-bedroom affordable homes, providing quality housing close to public transport, employment opportunities, education, and essential services. The homes are intended to provide affordable rental opportunities for eligible low-to-moderate income households, including essential workers who want to live closer to where they work. BlueCHP will own, operate and manage the completed homes as the community housing provider.
The project forms part of the Queensland Government’s announcement of 270 new homes for Varsity Lakes, with EDQ coordinating delivery through the Land Activation Program in partnership with community housing providers and the private sector. The initiative will help address housing demand in one of the Gold Coast’s fastest-growing regions.
BlueCHP CEO Charles Northcote welcomed the announcement, saying the project reflects the important role community housing providers play in delivering long-term housing outcomes.
“Having a community housing provider lead delivery of the affordable housing reflects a genuine understanding that this type of housing isn’t just about construction; it’s about long-term, professional management of tenancies and communities. BlueCHP is proud that our track record as a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider has been recognised, and we look forward to working closely with MEDQ to deliver on that trust.”
-Charles Northcote, BlueCHP CEO
The Varsity Lakes project continues BlueCHP’s growth across Queensland, building on the organisation’s expanding portfolio of social, affordable, and disability housing. Once complete, the new homes will provide more Queenslanders with access to secure, affordable housing in a well-connected community.
BlueCHP looks forward to working collaboratively with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), Red & Co, and the wider project team as the development progresses.
