ALMOST $10 million will go towards building 22 new units for senior Geelong residents at an existing Highton social housing site<\/p>\n
Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne visited Geelong to announce $6.5 million in state government cash to build the accommodation sites, while housing charity Alexander Miller estate will contribute $3.25 million plus land.<\/p>\n
Victorian non-profit welfare organisation Wintringham is in charge of the build, which will be next door to 34 existing properties at Cranwell Court, Highton.<\/p>\n
The new one-bedroom units would include features catered for residents with limited mobility and are targeted and people over 50 who are at risk of homelessness.<\/p>\n
Construction is due to start this year for residents to move in by early 2024.<\/p>\n
Ms Horne said the grant from the Victorian Property Fund would back the state government’s social housing policies.<\/p>\n
“All Victorians deserve access to affordable housing that is fit for purpose and meets their needs \u2013 this accommodation provides a secure and long-term home for those in the Geelong area who need it most,” she said.<\/p>\n
Wintringham founder and chief executive officer Bryan Lipmann said the new accommodation would provide an important boost to the region’s housing sector.<\/p>\n
“The new units will provide much needed social housing in a region that is experiencing significant housing shortages and homelessness, much like many other parts of regional Australia.”<\/p>\n
Alexander Miller Estate trustee chair Gary Martin said the homes would ensure residents had a high quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ALMOST $10 million will go towards building 22 new units for senior Geelong residents at an existing Highton social housing site Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne visited Geelong to announce $6.5 million in state government cash to build the accommodation sites, while housing charity Alexander Miller estate will contribute $3.25 million plus land. Victorian non-profit […]<\/p>\n