Homes for Queenslanders: New homes for fire-impacted residents complete in Tara

• New modular homes completed at Tara Accommodation Recovery Park
• Government acted swiftly on request from council after bushfires, rolling out modular homes for people displaced
• Homes are in addition to nine transportable temporary homes and two cabins for impacted residents

The Miles Government has finished building seven modular homes for impacted residents displaced by the Tara bushfires.

The modular homes, located at the Tara Accommodation Recovery Park, include a one-bedroom home, five two-bedroom homes and a three-bedroom home.

These homes are in addition to nine transportable temporary homes and two cabins that are already installed at the Tara Accommodation Recovery Park.

Since the bushfires, the Miles Government has provided temporary accommodation for 66 households.

The Miles Government provided $5.16 million for the construction of these modular homes, which supported around 16 full-time equivalent construction jobs.

Quotes attributable Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon:

“When the bushfires hit Tara, I visited the community to listen to locals and ensure people impacted had a safe place to stay.

“When we were on the ground, council put forward this idea, and we agreed immediately and acted to roll these homes out.

“Longer term, just like we did after the Gympie floods, we’ve established dedicated homes to provide that longer term support after a natural disaster.

“Modular homes take a fraction of the time of a normal build, which is why we’ve deployed them here in Tara and we’re rolling out more across the state to build more Homes for Queenslanders.

“From the community itself to the firefighters, our housing team, council and everyone in between – we’ve seen the community rally together to look after each other, and I want to acknowledge everyone’s efforts so far. 

“All these places will mean people that have been impacted can have a roof over their head, and ultimately support them as they begin that recovery journey.”

Further information: 

Anyone who needs housing assistance can contact the Toowoomba and South West Housing Service Centre on (07) 4699 4400 during business hours or call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

For more information about the Homes for Queenslanders plan, visit https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/homesforqueenslanders

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Media contact: Francis Dela Cruz - 0420 592 078