October 2002

$5.4 million for Caulfield project

A $5.4 million social housing project will provide high-quality accommodation for older people in Caulfield.

The innovative joint venture between the State Government and the City of Glen Eira was announced by Premier Steve Bracks and Housing and Community Services Minister Bronwyn Pike.

It will replace 24 ageing bed-sit units built in 1960 with 30 purpose-built units for local older people.

Through the Office of Housing’s Social Housing Innovations Project (SHIP), the Government is providing funding of $3.13 million with the council providing the land worth $2.27.

Ms Pike said the project was one of the largest developments so far under the Government’s $94.5 million SHIP funding.

‘The SHIP project is a successful collaboration with councils and community groups to provide affordable accommodation for low-income Victorians,’ Ms Pike said.

‘By pooling our resources, we’re achieving more than either partner could individually and helping more people find a place to call home.’

The project will involve the demolition of 24 existing units in Curraweena Road, Caulfield South.

The housing development is expected to be completed by December 2003.

‘This unique partnership is providing more secure and affordable housing for older people on low incomes in Caulfield,’ Mr Bracks said.

‘The Government is responding to the individual needs of local communities and investing in new housing to boost local jobs and building activity.’