Canberra’s line-up of public housing has added 20 homes to its list this week, with people in the most need set to benefit from the opening of a new complex.
Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, Yvette Berry said the new housing project in Canberra’s inner north was a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units.
“They have been designed to be consistent with the existing and future character of the suburb, and to have a positive impact on tenants and the neighbourhood,” Ms Berry said.
“Before renewal, the four duplexes on this site had been built in the 1960s, were expensive to maintain and run, and had reached the end of their useful life,” she said.
“Now, we have a development that is providing 20 homes that are modern, high quality and energy efficient for tenants into the future.”
Ms Berry said the development was close to the Dickson shopping precinct, schools and public transport, including light rail.
The Minister said all the units were built to the Six-Star energy efficiency rating to provide comfort for tenants and reduce energy bills.
“Each unit has been built to a minimum Gold Class Liveable standard which provides diversity in the public housing stock to better meet the needs of tenants, regardless of their circumstances or abilities,” she said.
“This approach to the building design allows Housing ACT’s Occupational Therapists to make any design modifications that may be needed to support the needs of tenants on a case-by-case basis,” Ms Berry said.
