The Tasmanian Liberal Government is increasing the supply of affordable housing and releasing land for residential development.
A new subdivison will deliver 49 lots to help meet the high demand for social and affordable housing in Burnie.
Hardings Hotmix Pty Ltd have been awarded the $3.7 million infrastructure construction contract to develop the subdivision.
Construction in Kentish Drive is scheduled to start in December 2021 subject to finalisation of project documentation and planning approvals.
The subdivision will include lots available for purchase under the Tasmanian Government’s HomeShare program early in 2022.
HomeShare provides assistance to Tasmanians on low incomes who want to own their own homes and importantly we are already investing an additional $10 million into the program.
The release of land at Shorewell Park is contributing to the Tasmanian Government’s commitment under the Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2025, to release a total of 670 lots of land.
More social and affordable housing for the North West is currently being considered.
Crown Land sites at 16-20 West Mooreville Road, Park Grove and Roslyn Avenue, Romaine have great potential to provide infill residential housing.
Housing Land Supply Orders for these sites are currently subject to community consultation.
The Housing Land Supply Act 2018 provides a direct and efficient fast-track process for rezoning Government land that is suitable for residential use including affordable housing without compromising existing land-use planning considerations.
More than 60 social housing dwellings will also be delivered in Burnie by June 2023 with funding provided under community housing grants programs.
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