DAREBIN: Concerns about Preston squatters


Preston MLA Nathan Lambert (pictured) has again raised the issue of the former Housing Commission flats on Eric St in Preston.
Mr Lambert says there are ongoing local concerns about the condition of the site and the safety of squatters, young people and others who are accessing it.
“There are some shortterm steps underway, but I think in the longer term we do need to amend the heritage overlay that currently applies to that site in order to be able to build new housing, get people off the priority waiting list and make best use of that public asset.
“We will continue to work with Darebin Council and the Minister for Planning to ensure that key first step of at least winding back some of the built-form components of that heritage overlay happens as soon as possible,” Mr Lambert said.