Homes for Queenslanders: Shovels hit ground on Bundaberg social homes

• Miles Government and Regional Housing Limited to build 16 homes in Kalkie
• Part of Miles Government’s Homes for Queenslanders to build one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes

Works have started on 16 new social homes in Kalkie as the Miles Government continues to roll out its Homes for Queenslanders plan.

Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said the government was partnering with Regional Housing Limited (RHL) to build a new housing complex east of the CBD.

The homes will be aimed at single people, couples, young people, small families, people with disability and seniors looking to downsize from larger social homes.

Four of the homes will be designed to gold standard under the Social Housing Design Guidelines, making them accessible for people with a disability and seniors with mobility needs.

It comes after the Miles Government also announced 30-plus modular homes for the region, as well as seven new social homes in Avoca.

All the homes form part of the Miles Government’s Homes for Queenslanders plan, which will deliver one million more homes across the state.

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith:

“I’ve fought hard for more homes to be built – because it’s what matters to our community - and I’m excited to see another project get shovels in the ground.

“It adds to the modular homes we’ve announced, the social homes we’re building and the additional support we’ve given to renters and hardworking homelessness organisations.”

Quotes attributable to Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon:

“Through our Homes for Queenslanders plan we’re building thousands of public homes and homes in partnership with community housing providers like RHL.

“Whether it’s partnerships to build homes like these, new pathways to fast-track more affordable homes or utilising innovative Queensland businesses to rollout modular homes, we’re leaving no stone unturned.”

Quotes attributable to Regional Housing Limited Chairperson, Nathan Freeman:

“Regional Housing (RHL) is proud to be working with the Queensland Government to deliver new housing for Bundaberg.”

“Secure and affordable housing can be life changing for families and individuals doing it tough.”

“We look forward to seeing the positive impact these units have both within the community and the lives of those who call them home.”

Further information:

Anyone who needs housing assistance can contact the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre during business hours on 07 4331 7900 or call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

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