May 2005

New housing for Braybrook

A $1.6 million housing development in Hargreaves Crescent, Braybrook, will provide modern, new and comfortable homes for 10 local families.

The project involves the construction of six two-bedroom and four three-bedroom homes with building work beginning immediately.

Surrounding land formerly occupied by public housing will be developed for privately-owned housing.

‘The site is part of the Government’s highly successful Neighbourhood Renewal initiative in the area and will complement the good results being achieved through this project,’ Housing Minister Candy Broad said.

‘Neighbourhood Renewal is about the Government working with residents, support agencies and local councils to create resilient, safer, more cohesive communities.

‘The area is ideal for affordable housing, because it’s close to transport and the local shops and close to job opportunities as well.

‘It is part of the Government’s commitment to quality affordable housing in the Braybrook and Maidstone area.’

Ms Broad also announced $3 million available for the construction of new apartments for single people on low incomes in Maidstone.

‘The Government recognises single people on low incomes are struggling to get into the housing market—that’s why we are investing in more accommodation for single people in good locations like Maidstone.

The new Maidstone apartments will provide a home for up to 20 people on low incomes and will be managed by Yarra Community Housing, a not-for-profit organisation with a long history in managing community housing.

Prospective tenants will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the new apartments while a community consultation process gets underway.