About MLH

Martin Locke Homes (MLH) is a respected construction company located in Townsville, North Queensland. It was founded in 2010 by former plumber and sportsman Martin Locke.

Prior to launching MLH, Martin was one of two founding directors of Ramlock Properties Pty Ltd and constructed approximately 50 projects between 2005 and 2010. One of Ramlock's feature projects included being the successful tenderer for one of Australia's first Platinum Level (LHAG)/AS1428 Disability group homes for Cootharinga NQ.

The experience and perspective gained through that project of how simple accessible design features could dramatically and positively impact the lives of those living in a home, ignited Martin's passion for including inclusive design features in all homes he would build.

His award-winning very first Martin Locke Homes Display Home was 'before its time', including accessible living features that were revolutionary in Townsville. The MLH rebated sliding door was and still is a signature MLH inclusion.

MLH went on to include accessible features such as the rebated slider, step-free home entry, and wider halls and doorways as standard in all its home designs.

In 2018, the overwhelming generosity of a group of over 60 Townsville construction trades and businesses helped Martin Locke Homes raise in excess of $150,000 to build the Platinum Level home affectionately called 'Nolan's Home'.

Nolan, who was five at the time of construction, was born prematurely at just 26 weeks, when an infection resulted in a brain injury that left him living with cerebral palsy.

In 2019, MLH became the first NQ builder to construct a Gold Level accessible, multigenerational display home with its awardwinning Family 310 display.

That same year, MLH built Townsville's first SDA -High Physical Support home for Yumba Meta Ltd and continues to build SDA projects for Yumba Meta and other leading disability housing providers to this day.

As a business with a growing social conscience MLH will continue to lead the way in SDA construction as we look to also invest our experience, energy and effort into another critical housing need, which is addressing the ever-increasing shortages in the affordable and social housing sectors. It is part of MLH's longterm strategic plan to be the community builder of choice for these homes.

Projects

Year 2010

Client Cootharinga NQ

AS1428 Disability Code The first of many Address

Leila Avenue, Rasmussen Address

AS1428 Disability Code Accommodation Background

The Leila Avenue project was revolutionary in many ways. Constructed under the Ramlock Properties banner for Cootharinga North Queensland, it was Martin's first project ever tendered on, as well as his first disability project, and first project completed under a Federal Government Grant program.

It also ignited Martin's passion for accessible design and construction and his commitment to include inclusive design features in all homes he would build in the future through his own company Martin Locke Homes.

Year 2013

Client Cootharinga NQ

Platinum Level + AS1428 The first to be built in Australia Address

Mallorca Circuit, Burdell Address

Platinum Level + AS1428 Disability Code accommodation Background

The Mallorca Circuit Project was funded by the Australian Government through the Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund (SAIF) and was the first home of its type in Australia to be built to the Platinum Level and AS1428.

The pavilion design consisted of two homes, both with two bedrooms, as well as a self-contained staff sleepover dwelling with a single bedroom.

Year 2018

Client Private

Platinum Level Nolan’s Home Address

Ransome Street, Idalia Address

Platinum Level Background

Nolan was born prematurely and when his little body was overcome by an infection he suffered a brain injury which means he now lives with Cerebral Palsy. It impacts his ability to talk and walk but his parents are determined for him to live as independently as possible.

When they came to Martin Locke Homes with the hope of building a home that would provide Nolan with that opportunity, the MLH trade and supply community rallied. Raising around $150,000 in goods and services to make Nolan's home a reality. The home included a ceiling hoist, fully accessible bathrooms and kitchen, and heated therapy pool with accessible pathways around the home.

Year 2019

Client Yumba Meta Ltd

SDA - High Physical Support The first to be built in Townsville Address

Yumba Circuit, Mt Louisa Address

SDA - High Physical Support Background

Yumba Meta Ltd provides housing and support services to some of our most vulnerable residents.

This home is a duplex, with one side built especially for Lochlan Kennedy, who suffered a spinal cord injury in 2009 when he was just 14 years old.

“This home will change my life completely. It will give me the independence that I want and need, and I’ll feel more like a contributing member of society. I’m not 14 anymore, I’m a grown, married man and my wife and I are excited to make the move to our own home.”

Year 2020

Client Youngcare Australia

SDA - High Physical Support For young people with high care needs Address

Halestone Street, Condon Address

AS1428 Disability Code Accommodation Background

Youngcare is a not-for-profit organisation creating choice, independence and dignity for young people with high care disabilities by providing High Care Housing, grants for equipment and home modifications and support through a national phone line.

This project is part of the planned integrated housing community in Condon, Townsville. The first stage included a 2 x 2 bedroom duplex with carer's accommodation. It is fully accessible for high care needs and equipped with the latest in home automation technology and equipment.

Year 2019

Client Qld Department of Housing and Public Works

Platinum Level Social Housing For flood-affected families Address

Tilbrook & Columbus Streets, Burdell Address

Platinum Level Background

After the 2019 flood which devastated areas of Townsville, MLH as approached by the State Government to design and construct 2 x 5 bedroom Platinum Level homes for families displaced by flood damage.

Awards

CONSTRUCTION AWARDS - TOWNSVILLE BUILDERS

As a local Townsville builder we're proud to have been consistently recognised with multiple awards across almost 10 years of operation in North Queensland.

Every display home we have constructed as been recognised as the best in its category which is a testament to the commitment to excellence of our design, construction and office teams as well as the efforts of our valued trade and supply partners.

2021