More local senior peoplewill have a place to call home thanks to new social and affordable housing in the Bayside region.
Colin Brooks, State Minister for Housing, and Julie Collins, Federal Minister for Housing, last week officially welcomed tenants to the $76.7 million redevelopment which will deliver 152 homes for people aged over 55 in East Brighton.
Some 36 new homes are now complete, another 116 will soon be built on the site.
“We’re excited to continue working with the Albanese Labor Government to build much-needed housing for more Victorians, in partnership with Housing First,” said Mr Brooks.
The redevelopment focuses onhousing for people over 55 on the Victorian Housing Register, including those living with a disability and women at risk of homelessness.
HousingFirst has contributed $27.77 million, which includes a low-interest loan and grant funding from the Federal Government’s NHFIC, as well as land donated by Halcyon Senior Citizens Village Society.
All homes will be built to modern and environmentally efficient design standards.