Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, opened the newly completed Abbotsford St development in North Melbourne which has boosted social housing on site by 13 per cent.
Part of the State Govern-ment’s investment in housing to deliver modern, safe and secure homes for vulnerable families right across Victoria – the development replaced 112 outdated dwellings with 127 contemporary and sustainable social housing homes.
These new one, two, three and four-bedroom homes are modern and energy efficient, meaning renters will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer, while saving on their power bills.
Delivered through a partnership between Homes Victoria, MAB Corporation and HousingFirst the project supported more than 480 jobs during construction.
The development includes publicly accessible green space and is close to North Melbourne Primary School, tram lines, Royal Park and the hospitals and health services along Flemington Rd.
The social housing stage has reached completion with renters to be welcomed to their new homes in the coming weeks. Additionally, 17 market townhouses will be completed in the coming weeks.