FLAT PACK HOUSING – SUNSHINE COAST FIRM PIONEERS REVOLUTION
Published Friday, 06 July, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
A Sunshine Coast firm is pioneering a revolutionary concept in construction – flat pack housing ready to construct where and when you need it.
Inspecting the technology today, Minister for State Development John Mickel said Noosaville’s Seacove Steel’s unique modular housing concept offered practical solutions for mine sites, tourism, humanitarian aid and emergency relief, as well as a unique and flexible design alternative for traditional housing.
“By manufacturing the homes in a factory, Seacove has been able to minimise construction and site waste, and carbon emissions will be reduced significantly as less construction and delivery traffic will need to go to sites,” he said.
“These homes are constructed from fully-welded galvanised steel floor structures, steel posts, steel wall frames and steel roof systems
“It’s a hard wearing, secure and cyclone rated product that is literally shipped on the back of a flat bed truck and can be erected to lock up stage in just one day.
“Flat-packing is an idea we all should be used to – we’ve been putting together our own furniture for years. Putting together our own homes seems like the next step.”
Today Mr Mickel announced $84,000 in State Government funding to assist the company to further develop its product.
Seacove Steel’s Director Colin Patience said the company was very pleased to have the support of the State Government.
“I certainly think our designs will be ideal for people who need housing that is creative, affordable and sustainable but will also save them time and money without sacrificing the quality,” he said.
“The flexibility of the design means additional modules can be added when needed, so as your family grows and your lifestyle changes, so can your home.
“We hope to attract the interest of government, military and aid organisations who we believe will view our product as an affordable, manageable solution to housing shortages in times of natural and humanitarian disasters.”
Mr Mickel said the grant to the company under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme would enable Seacove Steel to develop a strategic marketing plan for its new range.
“This is an exciting initiative for the company and if the market takes off both here and overseas there could be jobs for at least 12 new workers over the coming three years,” he said.
“I congratulate the company on this innovation.”
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784.
Company contact: Mr Colin Patience, Director, 5474 4466
July 6, 2007
Inspecting the technology today, Minister for State Development John Mickel said Noosaville’s Seacove Steel’s unique modular housing concept offered practical solutions for mine sites, tourism, humanitarian aid and emergency relief, as well as a unique and flexible design alternative for traditional housing.
“By manufacturing the homes in a factory, Seacove has been able to minimise construction and site waste, and carbon emissions will be reduced significantly as less construction and delivery traffic will need to go to sites,” he said.
“These homes are constructed from fully-welded galvanised steel floor structures, steel posts, steel wall frames and steel roof systems
“It’s a hard wearing, secure and cyclone rated product that is literally shipped on the back of a flat bed truck and can be erected to lock up stage in just one day.
“Flat-packing is an idea we all should be used to – we’ve been putting together our own furniture for years. Putting together our own homes seems like the next step.”
Today Mr Mickel announced $84,000 in State Government funding to assist the company to further develop its product.
Seacove Steel’s Director Colin Patience said the company was very pleased to have the support of the State Government.
“I certainly think our designs will be ideal for people who need housing that is creative, affordable and sustainable but will also save them time and money without sacrificing the quality,” he said.
“The flexibility of the design means additional modules can be added when needed, so as your family grows and your lifestyle changes, so can your home.
“We hope to attract the interest of government, military and aid organisations who we believe will view our product as an affordable, manageable solution to housing shortages in times of natural and humanitarian disasters.”
Mr Mickel said the grant to the company under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme would enable Seacove Steel to develop a strategic marketing plan for its new range.
“This is an exciting initiative for the company and if the market takes off both here and overseas there could be jobs for at least 12 new workers over the coming three years,” he said.
“I congratulate the company on this innovation.”
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784.
Company contact: Mr Colin Patience, Director, 5474 4466
July 6, 2007