A partnership between the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), Homes Victoria and community housing provider HousingFirst has seen 36 one-bedroom apartments open in Stage One.
Stage Two of the project in the suburb, 12km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, comprises 116 units, split between 114 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments across two buildings.
Construction of Stage Two commenced in June, with completion expected in October next year.
The $76.7 million project sees the redevelopment of 69 self-contained independent units to allow for 152 independent living apartments and includes flexible, communal areas and 52 car parking spaces.
It will be offered as long-term social housing for the 50 current residents with the balance reserved for people aged over 55 on the Victorian Housing Register.
This is the second of four projects in Melbourne to deliver social housing for senior Victorians.
“A true indicator of a healthy society is how it cares for its older generations,” Housing First CEO Haleh Homaei (pictured) said.
“It is wonderful to be able to ensure that more older people in this area can remain living locally as they age and get the services and support they need at home, without having to move away from their City Council.”
The SOURCE: Homelessness for people aged over 50 is becoming a serious issue and this is a great initiative.
