Big build: Labor candidate for Northern Victoria James McWhinney with Victorian Housing Minister Danny Pearson as they tour new social housing in Seymour. Photo: Wayne Herring
More local people will have a place to call home thanks to a Victorian Government social housing investment in Seymour.
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Housing Minister Danny Pearson last week visited the site of a newly-constructed social housing property, part of more than $26 million invested in projects in Mitchell Shire to build 71 new homes for those who need them most.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said this investment in social housing projects in the region was part of the state government’s landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.
“This investment will make a real difference, providing people with the safety and security of social and affordable housing and helping build a strong local community,” Ms Symes said.
Tour: Victorian Housing Minister Danny Pearson and Labor Candidate for Northern Victoria James McWhinney. Photo: Wayne Herring
Included in the projects under construction is a $5.5 million, 16-home development in Seymour that is being built in partnership with the Haven Foundation.
These homes are being delivered for Victorians living with mental illness, ensuring provision of adequate housing, one of the recommendations in the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.
Social housing projects in Mitchell Shire are also expected to create at least 230 jobs for builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople.
The developments will provide safe, stable and secure housing for Victorians, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, older women, Aboriginal Victorians and people with a disability or mental illness.
Getting the job done: Labor Candidate for Northern Victoria James McWhinney (left) and Victorian Housing Minister Danny Pearson (centre) meet with ARKIT senior site manager Joe James in Seymour. Photo: Wayne Herring
The houses are part of a record investment in social and affordable housing by the Victorian Government.
Mr Pearson said the landmark Big Housing Build — the largest single investment in social and affordable housing in Australia’s history — was delivering more than 12,000 new homes and creating an average of 10,000 jobs per year during the next four years.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and these new developments provide just that, allowing people to live a life of stability,” Mr Pearson said.
Pleased: Victorian Housing Minister Danny Pearson and Labor Candidate for Northern Victoria James McWhinney after inspecting one of the new social housing units in Seymour. Photo: Wayne Herring
“The social housing developments across Mitchell Shire are proof of our government’s commitment to tackling homelessness and investing in real and tangible solutions.”
The Big Housing Build is investing $1.25 billion in regional areas — including a minimum investment guarantee of $25 million that has already been met for Mitchell Shire — ensuring the economic and social benefits are felt in communities across the state.
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