GREATER DANDENONG: 70 new homes
Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing this week turned the first sod at the site of a new housing development in Dandenong.
It is a $39 million project which will deliver 70 new energy efficient and environmentally sustainable social housing homes.
The development is a partnership between Launch Housing and Homes Victoria, and will have 40 one-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom apartments.
A State Government representative says it will deliver much-needed housing options for people on the Victorian Housing Register, with a focus on people on very low incomes.
“The new homes are modern and energy efficient, meaning renters will be warm in winter and cool in summer, while saving on their power bills. At least seven of the homes will be allocated to First Nations residents.
“They will be within walking distance to the Dandenong Markets, Dandenong Railway Station and bus stops, and are nearby shops, schools, parks and other essential services.
“The 70 new homes build on the 89 social housing homes already underway in Dandenong and delivered in partnership with Launch Housing, with construction activities beginning late last year.
“In the City of Greater Dandenong alone, we’ve invested more than $170 million through our social housing programs to build 359 new social and affordable homes, with 99 of these already completed.
Dandenong MLA Gabrielle Williams (pictured) said: “With more than $170 million invested locally, we’re seeing real outcomes on the ground in Dandenong – more homes built, more people housed and more families getting the stability they need to thrive.”