en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Western Australian Government has allocated AUD 48 million through the 2026-27 State Budget to invest in advanced manufacturing facilities to expand prefabricated component production, boosting housing supply and construction productivity. The funding will support Built Living and Atlas Precast in establishing and expanding prefabricated component facilities in Neerabup and Kwinana, focusing on producing prefabricated components for medium and high-density development projects.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook stated: "The government's top priority is ensuring every Western Australian has a home. By investing in innovative construction methods, we will not only accelerate the construction of medium and high-density housing in WA but also potentially help deliver major infrastructure projects." Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti commented: "This is a game-changing development for our housing sector. It is a completely new way of delivering homes in WA."
Construction of the Built Living prefabricated component facility is expected to commence in the second half of 2026, targeting completion in early 2028, and is anticipated to support approximately 150 construction jobs and 150 long-term operational positions, along with a five-year rent-free lease. The Atlas Precast prefabricated component expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, supporting 125 construction jobs and 75 long-term positions. Both prefabricated component facilities are expected to ramp up production in 2028-29, with reserved capacity for housing supply and critical infrastructure projects, including social and affordable housing, as well as hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities. Atlas Precast Director Julian Ambrose stated that by 2028, the facility will have the capacity to produce at least 9,400 apartment equivalents annually.
Built Living CEO Dale Connor said: "In leading global apartment markets, the off-site manufacturing of high-quality building components has been achieved at scale. Built Living is bringing this prefabricated component best practice to Australia." This investment builds upon the government's AUD 50 million Housing Innovation Fund, with overseas models indicating that large-scale prefabrication can reduce construction costs by approximately 20% and shorten construction time by up to 50%.
This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com
