ENERGY ESTATE PTY LTD and ACCOMMODATION SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Delivering Sustainable Worker Accommodation and Legacy Housing for Central Queensland
Posted on October 28th, 2024
Delivering Sustainable Worker Accommodation and Legacy Housing for Central Queensland
Accommodation Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (ASA), a joint venture between clean energy developer Energy Estate Pty Ltd and Hinman Group, is excited to announce the development of two major workforce accommodation villages: Rockhampton Workers’ Village and Gracemere Workers’ Village. These projects aim to address the critical workforce housing shortage, while providing a long-term housing solution for the region.
The two villages will be designed to house over 700 workers and will offer a variety of modular homes and accommodation types that convert into legacy housing, ultimately transitioning to over 350 permanent homes for the region. The facilities will feature sustainable practices such as renewable energy solutions, green spaces, and modern social facilities. ASA is also planning to integrate electric bus and vehicle charging stations, further supporting the region’s transition to zero-emission transport.
Recognising the vital need for quality worker accommodation, Energy Estate formed a joint venture partnership with the aim of addressing this critical demand.
“Energy Estate develops several large-scale clean energy projects across regional Australia and we understand the acute housing pressures in so many of the regions that are hosting these projects. Establishing this joint venture with ASA allows us to not just talk about being a housing net positive renewables developer but to actually deliver housing solutions and create a legacy for the communities, starting with Central Queensland,” stated Simon Currie, Director of ASA.
ASA’s approach focuses on creating lasting community value, drawing together short-term worker accommodation with legacy housing that supports local economic growth and well-being.
“Our approach is twofold,” said Mark Hinman Founder and Director of ASA “We’re addressing the immediate needs of major infrastructure projects, while simultaneously planning for the long-term housing demands of the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region. This strategy ensures that our investments create lasting value for the communities where we build our villages.”
ASA plans to commence operations at both villages in 2025, setting a new standard in premium sustainable worker accommodation that will leave a long-term impact on regional communities and economic growth.
ABOUT ACCOMMODATION SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA
Accommodation Solutions Australia (ASA) is a joint venture between the Hinman Group and leading clean energy developer Energy Estate. ASA specialises in developing and delivering sustainable worker accommodation solutions for major infrastructure projects in regional, rural, and remote Australia. With a focus on creating long-term value, ASA addresses critical workforce accommodation shortages while leaving a legacy of premium manufactured homes estates that contribute to social and affordable housing needs.
ABOUT ENERGY ESTATE
Australian company Energy Estate was established in early 2018 to accelerate the transformation of the energy sector and the decarbonisation of industry, and to be a vehicle to deliver global scale
decarbonisation. Six years later, with a deeply experienced and multi-disciplined team, it has established a multi-GW portfolio of renewable energy, storage and renewable fuels projects and clean energy industrial precincts with a strategically diversified range of technologies and industry partners.
Energy Estate has an active and growing pipeline of projects in Australia, NZ, US and Europe with teams in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hong Kong and London.
Energy Estate was one of the first renewable energy developers to put communities, First Nations and regional economic development at the centre of its development principles. Energy Estate is a passionate advocate for local supply chains and capacity building and delivering enduring economic benefits to the regions.
ABOUT HINMAN GROUP
The Hinman Group of Companies and its founder, Mark Hinman, have a longstanding and distinguished record in the field of building and operating temporary workers’ accommodation facilities. Its journey in the temporary accommodation industry began with the founding of Resources Camp Hire in 2008 and it has successfully delivered and managed workforce accommodations for some of the largest infrastructure and resources projects and construction developments nationally.
Hinman Group has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of efficient and sustainable temporary workforce accommodation solutions. Its proven commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility, makes it a trusted partner for both public and private sector projects.
