Atlas Building, a rebrand of BGC Construction, has booked a $43 million contract to build the state government’s Mandurah Common Ground project.
Atlas Building, a rebrand of BGC Construction, has booked a $43 million contract to build the state government’s Mandurah Common Ground project.
The state government today awarded Atlas Building (WA) a $43.1 million contract to work on the five-storey, 50-unit development on Allnut Street.
Atlas Building (WA) is owned by Julian Ambrose-directed company Atlas Holdings, which acquired BGC’s commercial construction arm earlier this year.
Mr Ambrose is a director at BGC and the stepson of the late Len Buckeridge, the founder of BGC.
Now a separate entity from BGC Australia, BGC Construction started rolling out its new company branding as Atlas Building (WA) last month.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission data shows Atlas Building started as a company on September 2.
The Mandurah project is the second common ground model development in Western Australia, following East Perth, which is under construction.
Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey said Mandurah Common Ground was a key component of the state government’s $3.2 billion investment in housing.
"Atlas Building is expected to take possession of the site in October 2024, with construction commencing November 2024,” he said.
"As an interim measure, our government is assisting rough sleepers through its Djuripiny Mia program, adding 100 social homes in a supportive landlord model in partnership with Housing Choices.
"The model aligns with the Housing First Approach, which prioritises getting vulnerable people into permanent housing and then focusing on the necessary support services.”
Mr Carey said the supportive landlord model had added more than 80 homes and supported more than 160 people.
"We have a clear focus to assist people sleeping rough and give them access to appropriate accommodation and intensive wraparound supports to enable them to transition into long-term housing options,” he said.
Mandurah Common Ground, comprising 50 self-contained apartments, was announced in late 2020 and is estimated to be built by 2026.
Perth architecture firm Gresley Abas Architects designed both the East Perth and Mandurah Common Ground projects.
The state government will start a tender process in 2025, over management of Mandurah Common Ground.
"It's pleasing to see the Mandurah Common Ground project move to the construction phase with a builder now appointed,” Mandurah MLA David Templeman said.
"Mandurah Common Ground will provide vital accommodation for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Mandurah and Peel region, with important support services available on-site to assist the vulnerable members of our local community."
The East Perth Common Ground, being delivered by ADCO Constructions, is expected to open by late 2025.
