595 homes under way for the needy
Gold Coast battlers struggling to find accommodation now have a glimmer of hope on the distant horizon.
The State Government says it now has 595 “social and affordable homes” under construction or under contract across the region.
This includes 36 new dwellings homes fast-tracked in Southport and being built in partnership with Community Housing Queensland Limited for the city’s most vulnerable people.
The new homes include 158 homes in Southport, 12 in Coomera, 29 in Helensvale and 53 in Nerang.
Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said the State Government wanted to deliver 2000 homes a year to meet social and community housing needs.
“We’re ramping up construction to deliver 2,000 social and community homes each year by the end of this term,’’ he said.
“Fast-tracked projects like these 36 new homes in Southport are vital to meeting the need for social and community housing for Gold Coasters waiting for a place to call home.
“While we have locked-in a record pipeline for social and community housing and are delivering more homes sooner with the Residential Activation Fund, there is much more to be done to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”
Community Housing State Manager Carly Bairstow said the Southport social housing project was developed for Queenslanders aged 55 and over.
“The Southport project will give older Queenslanders the chance to live in a right-sized home, that is modern and accessible and enables independence and connection to their community,” Ms Bairstow said.
“The need for social and affordable homes on the Gold Coast has never been greater.
“CHL is proud to partner with Queensland Government on projects like this one, where our provision of safe, secure homes to seniors will help free-up other larger properties for families who need them most.”
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