The Hodgman Liberal Government is working to provide housing for Tasmanians in need, particularly the most vulnerable in our community.
Today, I was pleased to officially open 30 new two-bedroom units for older people and people living with a disability in Devonport.
Supported by the Government through the transfer of land valued at more than $750,000, the Drew Street development is the latest housing project delivered by Centacare Tasmania.
Centacare has also received substantial funding support from the Australian Government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme Shovel Ready round.
This makes the project a great example of what can be achieved by both governments working together, alongside the community service sector.
Eight of the units have been designed specifically to suit the needs of people with a disability and the remaining 22 are for older Tasmanians.
Already half of the units have become homes to new residents, with the remainder expected to be tenanted over the coming weeks.
The project has also delivered dividends to the local economy, with Centacare partnering again with Tasmanian building company Wilson Homes to design and build these units.
While the Government is continuing to work on an Affordable Housing Strategy, to be launched later this year, we are helping to deliver housing now to those in need of a home.