Construction has begun on two new social housing homes in Pakenham.
These developments – and a further four homes purchased as part of the Big Housing Build – 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, so they can live a life they value.
The Minister for Housing Richard Wynne, along with Labor candidate for Pakenham Emma Vulin and Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing visited the construction site of the two new social housing homes on Tuesday 12 April.
The houses are part of an investment in social and affordable housing by the State Government.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and these new developments provide just that, allowing people to live a life of stability and dignity,” Mr Wynne said.
“The social housing developments across Pakenham are tackling homelessness through investing in real and tangible solutions.”
The homes are being built as part of more than $9 million invested in Pakenham to build 26 homes.
This project, along with 18 other houses under construction, will that are comfortable, modern and energy efficient, and part of a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood.
These projects in Pakenham are expected to create 66 local jobs.
